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Plappart ND
| Billon | 0.93 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1699 |
| Value | 1 Plappart = 6 Rappen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Guldenthaler (1564-1588, 1616) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna standing on crescent moon with child on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVE · MARIA GRACIA · P
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (1.12g, Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6075. Sold for 250 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Plappart ND (1600-1699) from City of Basel made of Billon weighing 0.93 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the City of Basel during the 17th century. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin was widely accepted and used for everyday transactions. This speaks to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Basel during this time period, who were able to create a functional and reliable currency system despite the limited availability of precious metals.
