© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Batzen Piefort
1533 year| Silver | 13.31 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1533 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Dicken (1499-1535) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.31 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#188998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DOMINE*CONSERVA*NOS*IN*PACE
Engraver: Jörg Schweiger
Interesting fact
The Pattern Batzen (Piefort) 1533 from City of Basel is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a distinctive "piefort" or "fortress" mint mark, which was used by the mint in Basel to indicate that the coin was produced in a particular year and with a specific weight and purity of silver. This mint mark is a valuable identifier for collectors and historians, as it helps to authenticate the coin and provide insight into its origins and history.
