Groschen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach 1717-1718 front Groschen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach 1717-1718 back
Groschen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach 1717-1718 photo
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Groschen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach

 
Billon 1.61 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Basel
Ruling authority
John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737)
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1717-1718
Value
1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer (1⁄40)
Currency
Thaler (1575-1793)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.61 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#113999
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle. Divided date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·17 18· CAR·VI·D·G·R·I·S·A·G·H·H·&·BO·REX

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach 1717-1718 from Bishopric of Basel made of Billon weighing 1.61 g is that it features an image of Saint Basil on the reverse side, who is the patron saint of the Bishopric of Basel.