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2 Thalers ND
1640 year| Silver | 56 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE + CONSERVA + NOS + IN + PACE
Comment
The HMZ catalog dates this coin to around 1640.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers ND (1640) 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. During the 17th century, counterfeit coins were prevalent, and this hole was used as a way to verify that the coin was made of genuine silver. The presence of the hole indicated that the coin was authentic and not a counterfeit. This feature is quite rare in coins from this time period, making it a distinctive and interesting aspect of this particular coin.
