© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
Thaler
1622 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#169258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with head left and displayed wings.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOMINE + CONSERVA + NOS + IN + PACE
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (28.02g, Fine-Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6080. Sold for 140 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Thaler 1622 from the City of Basel is an interesting coin because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the City of Basel was an important center of trade and commerce. The fact that the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, adds to its historical significance. Additionally, the coin's design and minting process were likely influenced by the political and cultural climate of the time, making it a unique and fascinating piece of history.
