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Schilling - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach
| Billon | 1.18 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1727 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (0.01) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Standing saint holding church and flowers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS · VRSICINVS
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:-the style of the ornament at the end of the legend on the reverse varies:
• 1716 HMZ 2-150a (1.34g, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6118. Sold as part of a lot of 2 for 160 CHF
• 1717 HMZ 2-150b (1.28g, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6118. Sold as part of a lot of 2 for 160 CHF
• 1718 HMZ 2-150c (1.28g, Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6125. Sold for 250 CHF
• 1723 HMZ 2-150f:
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6128. Sold in a lot.
• 1724 HMZ 2-150g:
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6129. Sold in a lot.
• 1727 HMZ 2-150h:
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6135. Sold for 275 CHF
Interesting fact
The Schilling coin was minted during the reign of Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach, who was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1716 to 1727. During his reign, he implemented several economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the Schilling coin. This coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals, and it weighed 1.18 grams. Despite its small weight, the coin was widely used in the Bishopric of Basel and surrounding regions, and it remained in circulation for many years after its introduction.
