© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
20 Batzens ND
1717 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Zofingen (Aargau) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 20 Batzen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler (1716-1726) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#192046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering:
Joh . XIII . V . 17
Da Ihr dieʃes
müɮet
So feijt Ihr feɼig
man Ihr's
thŭt.
Lettering (regular font):
Joh . XIII . V . 17
Da Ihr dieʃes
müɮet
So feijt Ihr feɼig
man Ihr's
thŭt.
Comment
The coin in the main image:◦ From the Rockaway Collection.
◦ Auctioned by Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio), NZINC 2015 Auction, 9 Januarz 2015, Lot 4423. Estimated at 175-250 USD.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Batzens ND (1717) circulating commemorative coin from the City of Zofingen (Aargau) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that represents the city's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three bentzens (a local currency) and a crown, symbolizing the city's economic and political significance. The reverse side features a stylized image of a grapevine, which represents the region's famous wine production. The coin's intricate design and silver composition make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.