Thaler - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach 1716 front Thaler - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach 1716 back
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Thaler - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach

1716 year
Silver 28.4 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Basel
Ruling authority
John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1716
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1575-1793)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.4 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#117898
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle, oval five-fold arms on breast. Divided date at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +17 16+ EPIS + BASILEENSIS + S + R + I + PRINC:

Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger

Edge

Lettering: GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO ET IN TERRA

Comment

HMZ: #2-141a, with edge lettering
HMZ: #2-141b, no edge lettering

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach 1716 from Bishopric of Basel made of Silver weighing 28.4 g is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a depiction of the Basel Cathedral, which was an important landmark in the city of Basel, Switzerland. The cathedral was built in the 12th century and was a symbol of the city's wealth and power. The inclusion of this design on the coin highlights the importance of the cathedral to the people of Basel and the surrounding region.