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Schilling - Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee
| Billon | 0.95 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee (1575-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1596-1599 (1575-1608) |
| Value | 1 Schilling (0.01) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-figure saint holding book and flower.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SANCTVS VRCINVS +
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:1596, variant #1 (HMZ: 2-120b)
Obverse: no pellets in fields.
• Example #1 (0.89g, Good Very Fine)
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6096. Sold for 1,200 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Schilling coin from the Bishopric of Basel is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during that time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure silver. Additionally, the use of Billon allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, which helped to reduce the cost of production and make the coins more accessible to a wider range of people.
