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Batzen - Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee
1598 year| Silver | 1.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee (1575-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1598 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#169617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Mary with child turned slightly left, standing on crescent moon, rays surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + AVE + MARIA . GRATIA . PLE
Comment
Minted in Delsberg.Examples of this type:
• Example #1
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6098. Sold for 7,000 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Batzen coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Bishopric of Basel. The coin's minting was overseen by Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee, who was a prominent figure in the Basel diocese and played a significant role in shaping the region's religious and political landscape during the late 16th century. Despite the turmoil of the time, the Batzen coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout the region, a testament to its enduring value and utility.
