City of Basel ½ Dukat, 1770
Information
Country
City of Basel
Currency
Thaler
(1621 – 1798)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Ducat
Year
1770
Ruler
Free city
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.68
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Ducat from City of Basel. Issued in 1770. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.68 g.
- Obverse
- Basilisk standing on mantle holding tall oval arms, mintmark below.
- Reverse
- Value and canton name in flower design.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1770) | — |
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