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Batzen - Johann Konrad I von Roggenbach
| Billon | 1.26 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Roggenbach (Johann Konrad von Roggenbach) (1656-1693) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1655-1663 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Madonna with child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVE·MARIA· ·GRATIA·PLE·
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• 1659 (1.34g, About Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6112. Sold for 150 CHF
• 1660 (1.28g, Fine - Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6113. Sold for 70 CHF
• 1662 (1.39g, Fine - Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6115. Sold for 400 CHF
• 1663 (1.31g, Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6116. Sold for 475 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Batzen coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Bishopric of Basel. The coin was issued by Johann Konrad I von Roggenbach, who was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1655 to 1663. During his reign, the Bishopric faced significant challenges, including the devastation of the Thirty Years' War and the subsequent economic and political instability. Despite these challenges, the Batzen coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of Basel.
