© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
4 Ducats Gold pattern strike
1740 year| Gold | 13.39 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (12 Dukaten) (32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.39 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#177474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eight shields above city view.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BASILEA
1740
Comment
Mintmaster H - (Johann Jakob Handmann)Uncirculated example sold by Hess Divo at Auction 334 on the 29.05.2018 sold for 48.000 CHF
Interesting fact
The Pattern 4 Ducats (Gold pattern strike) 1740 from City of Basel is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the coat of arms of Basel on one side and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI on the other. This coin is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the city of Basel, and its rarity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
