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© Sincona AG
Thaler
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1669-1676 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#169261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA
NOVA
+ REIPVBLICÆ +
BASILIENS
1676
Interesting fact
The Thaler coin from the City of Basel, made of silver and circulated between 1669 and 1676, features an interesting fact. It was one of the first coins to use a new technique called "milled" or "reeded" edges. This technique, which involves grooving the edges of the coin with a special tool, was designed to prevent counterfeiting and make the coin more difficult to tamper with. This innovation was a significant step forward in the development of coinage and has since become a standard feature on many coins around the world.
