© 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 - Johann Franz von Schönau-Zell
1654 year| Silver | 29.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Francis of Schönau (Johann Franz von Schönau-Zell) (1651-1656) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#197629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crown above nimbate double headed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + FERDINAN : III • ROM : IMP : SEMPER • AVGVS : 1654
Comment
Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 #142.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Johann Franz von Schönau-Zell 1654 from Bishopric of Basel made of Silver weighing 29.00 g is that it was used as a means of payment for the people of Basel during a time of economic hardship. The coin was minted during the reign of Bishop Johann Franz von Schönau-Zell, who ruled the Bishopric of Basel from 1651 to 1656. The coin's silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and it was widely accepted in trade and commerce. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
