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20 Kreuzers - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach
| Silver | 4.06 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1726 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.06 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#91948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crown over double-headed eagle. Value on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPIS · BASILEENSIS · S · R · I · PRIN · 17 24
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• 1716 (Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6117. Sold in a lot of 2 for 200 CHF
• 1717 (Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6117. Sold in a lot of 2 for 200 CHF
• 1723:
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6128. Sold in a lot.
• 1724:
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6129. Sold in a lot.
• 1725:
"CONRADVS" in legend
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6130. Sold in a lot of 2 for 225 CHF.
• 1725:
"CONRADUS" in legend
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6130. Sold in a lot of 2 for 225 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Bishopric of Basel is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on coins from this region. This cross is believed to have been added as a symbol of the bishopric's religious authority and may have been used as a way to distinguish the coin from other currencies in circulation at the time.
