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Groschen - Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee RVDOL II IMPE SEMP AVG
1595 year| Silver | 1.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee (1575-1608) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1595 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#197059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown over two-headed eagle, orb on chest with value in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL + II + IMPE + SEMP + AVG
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:1595, variant #1 (HMZ: 2-118b)
Obverse legend: ":+: IA : CHR : D : G : EPS : BASILIENSIS ∙ ❧ // 9 5"
Reverse legend: "RVDOL + II + IMPE + SEMP + AVG"
• Example #1
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6085. Sold for 3,200 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the Bishopric of Basel. The coin was minted in 1595, during the reign of Bishop Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee, who was known for his efforts to reform the diocese and promote economic growth. The coin's design, which features the bishop's name and title, reflects the importance of the church and the bishop's authority in the region at that time. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the Groschen has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
