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Groschen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach
1718 year| Billon | 1.60 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.60 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198018 |
|---|---|
| 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
Comment
Examples of this type:• 1718:
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6123. Sold for 150 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Bishopric of Basel. The coin was issued by Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach, who was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1714 to 1737. During his reign, the Bishopric of Basel underwent significant reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which replaced the old system of bartering with a standardized system of coinage. The Groschen coin was a key part of this new system and was widely used throughout the region. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
