© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
Thaler - Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee
1596 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee (1575-1608) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1596 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#197620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above nimbate double headed imperial eagle with globus cruciger on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · RVDOLPHI + II + IMP + AVGVS + P + F + DECRETO ·
Comment
Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 #93.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee 1596 from Bishopric of Basel made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a depiction of a pelican feeding its young, which was a symbol of charity and selflessness. This coin was minted during a time when the Bishopric of Basel was facing economic challenges, and the image of the pelican was seen as a symbol of hope and generosity, reflecting the values of the ruling bishop, Jakob Christoph Blarer von Wartensee.
