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Batzen
| Silver | 3.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1533-1535 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Dicken (1499-1535) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DOMINE ⋆ CONSERVA ⋆ NOS ⋆ IN ⋆ PAŒ
Comment
Varieties of this type:Variety 1533
Obverse legend: "✠ MONETA ⋆ NOVA ⋆ VRBIS ⋆ BASILIEN"
Reverse legend: "✠ DOMINE ⋆ CONSERVA ⋆ NOS ⋆ IN ⋆ PACE"
• Example #1 (3.22 g, About Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6067. Sold for 2,400 CHF.
Variety 1535
Obverse legend: "✠ MONETA ⋆ NOVA ⋆ VRBS ⋆ BASILIENS"
Reverse legend: "✠ DOMINE ⋆ CONSERVA ⋆ NOS ⋆ IN ⋆ PAŒ"
• Example #2 (2.92 g, Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6068. Sold for 500 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Batzen coin from the City of Basel, made of silver and weighing 3.2 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued between 1533 and 1535, a period when the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Catholic Church was facing challenges to its authority. The City of Basel, where the coin was minted, was a significant center of trade and commerce, and the Batzen coin was likely used in everyday transactions. Despite the turmoil of the time, the Batzen coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, a testament to the enduring value of silver and the importance of trade in the region.
