City of Basel ½ Guldentaler, 1542
½ Plancustaler
Information
Country
City of Basel
City of Basel
Currency
Thaler
(1542 – 1552)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Guldentaler
Year
1542
Ruler
Free city
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
12.93
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Guldentaler from City of Basel. Issued in 1542. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 12.93 g.
- Obverse
- Basel city arms seperating to its sides the date.
- Reverse
- Standing armored figure of Roman governor of the city Munacius Plancus, holding mace and shield.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1542 | — | actually minted after 1571 |
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