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¼ Thaler ND
| Silver | 6.7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1700-1740 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
City view with river and boats, value as "1/4" in oval below.
Lettering:
BASILEA
¼
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler ND (1700-1740) from City of Basel 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 coin's design to indicate that it was issued by the city of Basel, rather than by a private mint or another authority. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and denomination, and makes it a distinctive and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
