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2 Goldgulden ND
1790 year| Gold (.900) | 15.28 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 2 Goldgulden (32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 15.28 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hat on pole within sprigs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FLOREN · AVR · DVPL · REIP · BASIL ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Goldgulden ND (1790) coin from the City of Basel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the traditional feudal systems and the role of gold in the economy. The coin's gold content and its issuance by the City of Basel, a major trading hub at the time, reflect the growing importance of gold as a store of value and medium of exchange during this period.
