© 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 Thalers - Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee
1596 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee (1575-1608) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1596 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#197622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above nimbate double headed imperial eagle with globus cruciger on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · RVDOLPHI + II + IMP + AVGVS + P + F + DECRETO ·
Comment
Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 #93.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1596 Bishopric of Basel 2 Thalers coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "I.C.B." (Iohannes Christophorus Blarerius) on the reverse side, which represents the coat of arms of Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee, the bishop who commissioned the coin. This detail highlights the historical significance of the coin and the importance of the bishop's seal in authenticating the currency.
