City of Basel Thaler, 1640

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Basel City of Basel
Currency Thaler (1621 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Thaler
Year 1640
Ruler Free city
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 29.03
Diameter (mm) 40
Demonetized Yes

Description

Thaler from City of Basel. Issued in 1640. Struck in Silver. Measures 40 mm and weighs 29.03 g.

Obverse
Arms in thick ornamental frame, cherub's head at top, wings drawn upwards
Reverse
Eagle with large wing and large head within beaded circle, legend surrounding.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1640  — HMZ# 2-78q
1640  — HMZ# 2-78r Legend variety "BASILEESIS"

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