8 Ducats ND (1700-1710) front 8 Ducats ND (1700-1710) back
8 Ducats ND (1700-1710) photo
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)

8 Ducats ND

 
Gold (.986) 26.95 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Basel
Period
Free city
Type
Pattern
Years
1700-1710
Value
8 Ducats (8 Dukaten) (64)
Currency
Thaler (1621- 1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
26.95 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#247036
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Standing figure left of Lucius Munatius Plancus

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L MVNATIO PLANCO COLONIAE RAVRICAE CONDITORI
S P Q R

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 8 Ducats ND (1700-1710) from City of Basel is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city's coat of arms on one side and the Swiss cross on the other. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists, with only a limited number minted during its production run.