© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
Batzen - Johann Konrad I von Roggenbach
1663 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Roggenbach (Johann Konrad von Roggenbach) (1656-1693) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#197724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate and crowned Virgin Mary standing on crescent, holding baby Jesus in right arm. Flames behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVE • MARIA • GRATIA • PLE
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 in 1663, just a few years after the devastating Thirty Years' War had ended, and the region was still recovering from the destruction and economic instability caused by the conflict. Despite these challenges, the Batzen coin remained a popular and widely used form of currency in the region, a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Basel during this time.
