Thaler ND (1701-1739) front Thaler ND (1701-1739) back
Thaler ND (1701-1739) photo
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Thaler ND

 
Silver 28.4 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Basel
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1701-1739
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1621- 1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.4 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#90155
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

City view with inscription on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BASILEA

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintage years are unknown.
SCWC, HMZ and Divo/Tobler list this coin as 18th century.
Listed as #741 in 'DIE MÜNZEN DER SCHWEIZ IM 18. JAHRHUNDERT" by Jean-Paul Divo and Edwin Tobler.

Interesting fact

The Thaler ND (1701-1739) from City of Basel was used as a currency in the Basel region and was equivalent to 240 Rappen, which was the local currency at the time.