© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
Ducat - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach
| Gold | 3.42 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1718 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#197738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed eagle with coat of arms of the prince-bishopric on chest. Legend around with triskelion in punctuation.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⋆ EPIS ⋆ BAS ⋆ S ⋆ R ⋆ I ⋆ PRINC ⋆ 17 16
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach 1716-1718 from Bishopric of Basel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach, who was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1716 to 1718. During this period, the Bishopric of Basel was facing financial difficulties due to the costs of military conflicts and the coin was minted as a way to help alleviate some of these financial burdens. Despite the challenges faced by the Bishopric, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
