© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Plappart ND
| Silver | 2.05 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1462-1499 |
| Value | 1 Plappart = 6 Rappen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Dicken (1499-1535) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#114925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Full length figure of Madonna and child.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: AVE·MARI / A·GRACI'·P'
Lettering (regular font): AVE·MARI / A·GRACI'·P'
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Plappart coin from the City of Basel is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and cultural change in Europe. The coin was minted during the Renaissance period, which saw a surge in trade, art, and science, and its use would have been widespread in the bustling cities of the region. Despite being a small silver coin, it played a significant role in facilitating transactions and commerce during this dynamic era.
