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¼ Thaler - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach
1717 year| Silver | 6.68 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms within cartouche, value in oval below, data above in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+1717+ EPIS·BASILEENS S·R·I·PRINCEPS
1/4
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• 1717 (6.42g, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6119. Sold for 450 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Basel is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Reinach-Hirzbach family, which was added to the coin's obverse (front side) to signify the reign of Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach as the Prince-Bishop of Basel.
