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© Sincona AG
Thaler Klippe
1621 year| Silver | 25.0 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.0 g |
| Size | 58 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle facing left in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE
Comment
This coin was struck in a lower weight range (~24g) and a higher 1 1/2 times weight (~36g).The KM and Davenport catalogs both identify the higher weights as worth 1 1/2 Thalers.
In "Die Klippen der Schwiez" by Winterstein and the HMZ they are listed as varieties of the 1 Thaler.
Interesting fact
The Thaler (Klippe) 1621 from City of Basel is an interesting coin because it was minted during a time when the City of Basel was experiencing significant political and economic changes. In 1621, Basel was a free imperial city within the Holy Roman Empire, and it was in the process of transitioning from being a medieval city-state to a modern, Protestant republic. This coin was minted during a period of religious and political upheaval, and it reflects the complex history of the region during that time. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 25.0 g makes it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
