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24 Kreuzer - Franz Joseph Sigismund von Roggenbach
1788 year| Silver | 4.83 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Francis Joseph Sigismund of Roggenbach (Franz Joseph Sigismund von Roggenbach) (1782-1793) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | 24 Kreuzers (⅕) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.83 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crown above double-headed eagle, value of 24 in oval on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAC. ROMAN. IMPER. PRINCEPS. 1788
Comment
Examples of this type:• 1788 (4.90 g, Good Extremelz Fine, scratched):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6141. Sold for 600 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 24 Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Basel is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "F.J.S." (Franz Joseph Sigismund) on the reverse side, which was a personal touch added by the bishop himself.
