© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
2 Assis
| Billon | 3.15 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1638 |
| Value | 2 Assis (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.15 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#88833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Value and date in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❀ DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE
ASSIS
DVPLEX
· 1624 ·
Comment
Varieties of this type:Variant #1 (HMZ: 2-85a, ND)
Obverse legend: " ❀ MONETA · NOVA · BASILEENSIS"
Reverse legend: "∙ DOMINE ∙ CONSERVA ∙ NOS ∙ IN ∙ PACE // · ASSIS · / DVPLEX"
• Example #1
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6085. Sold for 100 CHF as part of a lot of eight.
Variant #2 (HMZ: 2-85a, ND)
Obverse legend: "🞹 MONETA · NOVA · BASILEENSIS"
Reverse legend: "❀ DOMINE ∙ CONSERVA ∙ NOS ∙ IN ∙ PACE // · ASSIS · / DVPLEX"
• Example #2
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6085. Sold for 100 CHF as part of a lot of eight.
Variant #3 (HMZ: 2-85b, 1623)
Obverse legend: " 🞲 MONETA · NOVA · BASILEENSIS"
Reverse legend: "🞲 DOMINE ∙ CONSERVA ∙ NOS ∙ IN ∙ PACE // · ASSIS · / · DVPLEX · / · 1623 ·"
• Example #3
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6085. Sold for 100 CHF as part of a lot of eight.
Variant #4 (HMZ: 2-85c, 1624)
Obverse legend: " 🏵 MONETA · NOVA · BASILEENSIS"
Reverse legend: "🞴 DOMINE ∙ CONSERVA ∙ NOS ∙ IN ∙ PACE // ASSIS . / DVPLEX · / · 1624 ·"
• Example #4
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6085. Sold for 100 CHF as part of a lot of eight.
Variant #5 (HMZ: 2-85d, 1624)
Obverse legend: " 🏵 MONETA · NOVA · BASILEENSIS"
Reverse legend: "🞴 DOMINE ∙ CONSERVA ∙ NOS ∙ IN ∙ PACE // ASSIS / DVPLEX / · 1624 ·"
• Example #5
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6085. Sold for 100 CHF as part of a lot of eight.
Variant #6 (HMZ: 2-85d, 1624)
Obverse legend: " 🞴 MOИETA · ИOVA · BASILEEИSIS"
Reverse legend: "∙ DOMINE ∙ CONSERVA ∙ NOS ∙ IN ∙ PACE // · ASSIS . / · DVPLEX / · 1624 · "
• Example #6
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6085. Sold for 100 CHF as part of a lot of eight.
Variant #7 (HMZ: 2-85d, 1634)
Variant #8 (HMZ: 2-85e, 1638)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Assis 1623-1638 from City of Basel made of Billon weighing 3.15g is that it was used as a form of currency in the city of Basel during the 17th century. The coin was made of a copper and silver alloy, known as billon, which was commonly used in the production of coins during this time period. Despite its small weight, the coin held significant value and was widely used in trade and commerce. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a unique glimpse into the economic and monetary history of Basel during this time.
