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© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
Dicken
1499 year| Silver | 9.51 g | - |
| 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 | 9.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Half-length figure of Saint mary with child facing right.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: .AVE:MARIA:GRAEIA:PL.
Lettering (regular font): .AVE:MARIA:GRAEIA:PL.
Interesting fact
The Dicken 1499 coin from the City of Basel was minted in 1499, during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I. It was a standard circulation coin made of silver and weighed 9.51 grams. The coin features an image of the Emperor on one side and the Basel coat of arms on the other. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe, with the rise of city-states and the growth of trade and commerce.
