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12 Kreuzer - Franz Joseph Sigismund von Roggenbach
| Silver | 2.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Francis Joseph Sigismund of Roggenbach (Franz Joseph Sigismund von Roggenbach) (1782-1793) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1788 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (0.1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Value on breast of crowned double-headed eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAC · ROMAN · IMPER · PRINCEPS * 1787
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• 1788 HMZ 2-154c (About Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6142. Sold for 150 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Basel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Franz Joseph Sigismund von Roggenbach, who was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1786 to 1788. This period saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. The coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a widely used currency for everyday transactions, and its design featuring the image of the Prince-Bishop reflects the power and influence of the church during that time.
