City of Basel ¼ Thaler, 1740
Information
Country
City of Basel
City of Basel
Currency
Thaler
(1621 – 1798)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Thaler
Year
1740
Ruler
Free city
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Thaler from City of Basel. Issued in 1740. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- Basilisk holding large city arms.
- Reverse
- Multiple arms above city view. In exergue date above horn of plenty and branch.
- Edge
- Security edge.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1740 | — |
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