© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Plappart Roman lettering; without rays ND
| Silver | 1.63 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1530 |
| Value | 1 Plappart = 6 Rappen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Dicken (1499-1535) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.63 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#196666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna with child standing on crescent moon, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVE.MARIA.GRACIA.PL
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (1.63 g, About Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6064. Sold for 600 CHF.
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 and commerce, as well as the rise of city-states and the development of new technologies. The Plappart coin, made of silver and weighing 1.63 grams, would have been used in everyday transactions, facilitating the exchange of goods and services in the bustling markets and trade centers of Basel. Despite its small size, the coin played a significant role in the economy of the time, and its design and minting techniques reflect the advanced craftsmanship and artistry of the period.
