© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
2 Thalers ND
1720 year| Silver | 57.45 g |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#169614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City view with three ships in harbor within beaded circle.
Lettering:
* DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE
BASILEA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers ND (1720) coin from the City of Basel is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as only genuine silver coins would have a distinctive ring when dropped onto a hard surface. This feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and ensure the coin's value.
