City of Basel Ducat, 1653
Information
Country
City of Basel
City of Basel
Currency
Thaler
(1621 – 1798)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1653
Ruler
Free city
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
3.46
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from City of Basel. Issued in 1653. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.46 g.
- Obverse
- Basilisk with head right, holding with its claws the shielded city arms.
- Reverse
- 5-line inscription over rosette within stylized frame.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1653 | — |
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