City of Basel Groschen, 1499
Information
Country
City of Basel
City of Basel
Currency
Dicken
(1499 – 1535)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer
Year
1499
Ruler
Free city
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.8
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer from City of Basel. Issued in 1499. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.8 g.
- Obverse
- Shielded city arms within sexfoil.
- Reverse
- Cross patée with double legend surrounding.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1499 (1901) | 300 | Restrike from 1901 |
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