© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
2 Thalers
1621 year| Silver | 56.6 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.6 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle within beaded circle, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE*CONSERVA*NOS*IN*PACE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1621 Basel 2 Thalers silver coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was meant to ensure that the coin was made of pure silver and not a counterfeit, as it would be difficult to create a fake coin with a perfectly drilled hole. This feature makes the 1621 Basel 2 Thalers coin stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.
