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Thaler ND
1670 year| Silver | 28.39 g | 43.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.39 g |
| Diameter | 43.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#142670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
City view.
Comment
The KM and Davenport catalogs list this coin as 18th century.The Divo/Tobler catalog lists it as #1342, 17th century
and the HMZ catalog dates it as approx. 1670.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler ND (1670) from City of Basel made of Silver weighing 28.39 g is that it was used as a means of payment in the City of Basel and its surrounding regions during the 17th century. It was a widely accepted coin and was used for various transactions, including buying goods and services. Its silver content made it a valuable currency, and it was often used as a store of value. Additionally, the coin's design featured the image of a bear, which was a symbol of strength and power in the region.
