© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
½ Thaler ND
1670 year| Silver | 33 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in 4 lines within ornamentation.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONET:
NOVA
REIPVBL:
BASIL:
Comment
HMZ Katalog and Divo/Tobler list as 17th Century.KM lists as 18th Century.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler ND (1670) from City of Basel made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "S.B." (for "Stadt Basel" or "City of Basel" in German) located above the coat of arms on the obverse side of the coin. This shield was added to the design to indicate that the coin was issued by the city of Basel, rather than by a private mint or another authority. This small detail highlights the coin's origins and adds to its historical significance and collectible value.
