© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
2 Batzen - Johann Franz von Schönau-Zell
1654 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Francis of Schönau (Johann Franz von Schönau-Zell) (1651-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | 2 Batzen (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#197630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate, crowned Virgin Mary standing on crescent, holding baby Jesus on right arm. Rays behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ AVE • MARIA • GRATIA • PLE :
Comment
Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 #143.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Batzen coin from the Bishopric of Basel is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "I.F.S." (Iohannes Franciscus de Schönau-Zell) on the reverse side, which represents the coat of arms of the Bishop Johann Franz von Schönau-Zell who issued the coin.
