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Assis
| Billon | 1.32 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1698 |
| Value | 1 Assis (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Value and date in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❀ DOMINE · CONSERVA ᕀ NOS ᕀ IN ᕀ PACE
ASSIS
· 1663
Comment
Varieties of this type:1693, variant #1 (HMZ: 2-87a)
1695, variant #2 (HMZ: 2-87b)
Obverse: Vegetal motif in the field of the shield; legend: "· ❀ · MONETA · NOVA · BASILEENSIS"
Reverse legend: "· DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE // ASSIS / ❀ 1695 ❀"
• Example #1:
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6092. Sold in a lot of 4 for 250 CHF.
1697, variant #3 (HMZ: 2-87c)
Obverse: Faint vegetal motif in the field of the shield; legend: "· ❀ · MONETA · NOVA · BASILEENSIS"
Reverse legend: "❀ DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE // ASSIS / · 1697 ·"
• Example #2:
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6092. Sold in a lot of 4 for 250 CHF.
1698, variant #4 (HMZ: 2-87d)
Obverse: Square shield; legend: "❀ MONETA · NOVA · BASILEENSIS"
Reverse legend: "· DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE // ASSIS / · 1698 ·"
• Example #3:
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6092. Sold in a lot of 4 for 250 CHF.
1698, variant #5 (HMZ: 2-87d)
Obverse: Rounded shield; legend: "❀ MONETA · NOVA · BASILEENSIS"
Reverse legend: "· DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE // ASSIS / · 1698 ·"
• Example #4:
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6092. Sold in a lot of 4 for 250 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Assis coin from the City of Basel, made of Billon and weighing 1.32g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural development. The coin's design, featuring the image of a bear, was meant to symbolize the city's strength and resilience. Despite its small size, the Assis coin played an important role in the local economy and was widely used in everyday transactions.
