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Batzen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach
1733 year| Billon | 2.14 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1733 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above double-headed eagle. Value of "4" in oval on chest, divided date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·17 33· EPIS · BASIL · S · R · I · PRIN
4
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• Variety #1 dated 1733 (About Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6138. Sold in a lot of 2 for 100 CHF
• Variety #2 dated 1733 (About Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6138. Sold in a lot of 2 for 100 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Batzen coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the 18th century, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and had a lower intrinsic value than coins made of pure silver or gold. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins in large quantities, as it was less expensive than using precious metals. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the Batzen coin still held significant value as a means of exchange and was widely used in the Bishopric of Basel during its time.
