Bishopric of Basel ½ Batzen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach, 1717 – 1719

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Basel Bishopric of Basel
Currency Thaler (1575 – 1793)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Batzen
Year 1717 – 1719
Ruler John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705–1737)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.59
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Batzen from Bishopric of Basel. Issued from 1717 to 1719. Struck in Billon. Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.59 g.

Obverse
Cruciform with decoration is angles within inner circle, shield of arms at center
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle within circle

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1719 
1718  33%
1717  67%

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