City of Basel 2 Ducats "the Christmas Ducat", 1680 – 1700
Information
Country
City of Basel
City of Basel
Currency
Thaler
(1621 – 1798)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Ducats
Year
1680 – 1700
Ruler
Free city
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
6.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Ducats from City of Basel. Issued from 1680 to 1700. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.8 g.
- Obverse
- Elevated view of the city, with the iconic arms of Basel in the radiant clouds above.
- Reverse
- Narrative of the birth of Christ - with three gift-bearing magi greeting the newborn Jesus.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1680-1700) | — |
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