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2 Goldgulden ND
1648 year| Gold (.900) | 6.39 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1648 |
| Value | 2 Goldgulden (32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.39 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#169246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large orb in wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE
Comment
Varieties in style and legend exist:Variant#1: Five petal flower above basilisk on obverse (the main photograph)
Variant#2: Six pointed star above basilisk on obverse:
© Image courtesy of Stacks Bowers
◦ Auctioned by Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio), NYINC Auction 2019, 11 January 2019, Lot 41397. Estimated at 7,000-10,000 USD.
◦ Auctioned by Stack's, Stack & Kroisos Collections Auction, 14 January 2008, Lot 3357. Estimated at 7,500-10,000 USD.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Goldgulden ND (1648) coin from the City of Basel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many countries were struggling to rebuild their economies. The City of Basel, which was a significant trading center at the time, issued this coin as a way to promote trade and commerce in the region. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin was made with high-quality gold (.900) and has a unique design that reflects the history and culture of the region. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political climate of 17th-century Europe.
