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© Sincona AG
Groschen VITA DULCEDO ND
1433 year| Silver | 3.27 g |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1433 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Dicken (1499-1535) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#196665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross patté cutting through first of double surrounding legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ SALVE*REGINA*MISERICORDIE*VITA
VIT / A⁕D / VLC / EDO
Lettering (regular font):
+ SALVE*REGINA*MISERICORDIE*VITA
VIT / A⁕D / VLC / EDO
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (3.27 g, Good Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6052. Sold for 3,400 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen (VITA DULCEDO) ND (1433) from City of Basel is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbols commonly found on coins, this Groschen depicts a stylized image of a rose, which was a symbol of the city of Basel at the time. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive and interesting piece for collectors.
