½ Thaler ND (1720) front ½ Thaler ND (1720) back
½ Thaler ND (1720) photo
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½ Thaler ND

1720 year
Silver 14.1 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Basel
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1720
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1621- 1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.1 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#117894
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

City view, city name in banner and denomination on shield.

Lettering:
BASILEA
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler ND (1720) from City of Basel is that it was minted during a time when the City of Basel was an independent republic, and the coin features the coat of arms of Basel on one side and the image of a Saint on the other.