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Kreuzer - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach
| Billon | 0.73 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1727 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle, value on breast, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ MONETA · NOVA · A · 1726
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Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• 1726 HMZ 2-151c (0.66g):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6134. Sold for 400 CHF
• 1727 HMZ 2-151d (About Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6136. Sold for 200 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kreuzer 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 1726 to 1727. During his reign, the Bishopric of Basel was facing financial difficulties, and the minting of this coin was likely a response to the need for a stable and reliable currency. Despite the challenges of the time, the Kreuzer coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
