© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Dicken
1499 year| Silver | 6.85 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1499 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = 24 Kreuzer (⅕) |
| Currency | Dicken (1499-1535) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.85 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna and child surrounded by rays.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: AVE: MARIA GRACIA: P'
Lettering (regular font): AVE: MARIA GRACIA: P'
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dicken 1499 coin from the City of Basel is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to signify the coin's purity and value. The hole was created by drilling a small hole in the die used to strike the coin, which left a small indentation on the coin's surface. This feature is known as a "purity hole" and was commonly used in coins from the City of Basel during this time period.
