Bishopric of Basel Ducat - Johann Franz von Schönau-Zell, 1654
Information
Country
Bishopric of Basel
Bishopric of Basel
Currency
Thaler
(1575 – 1793)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1654
Ruler
John Francis of Schönau (Johann Franz von Schönau-Zell)
(1651–1656)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
3.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from Bishopric of Basel. Issued in 1654. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Ornate mantle with mitre above, sword and crosier behind.
- Reverse
- Armoured, mantled, crowned, and nimbate emperor Heinrich standing, holding sceptre in left hand and votive model of the cathedral in right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1654 | — |
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