Basel 1717 1/4 thaler
This specimen was lot 3039 in Sincona sale 59 (Zürich, October 2019), where it sold for 550 CHF (about US$666 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SWITZERLAND | Bistum Basel, Johann Konrad II. von Reinach-Hirzbach, 1705-1737. Vierteltaler 1717, Pruntrut. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Randfehler. (Switzerland, bishopric of Basel, Johann Konrad II of Reinach-Hirzbach, 1705-37, quarter thaler of 1717, Pruntrut mint. Very fine-extremely fine. Edge flaw.)"
The bishop of Basel was driven from his seat when Basel turned Protestant during the Reformation. He resided in Pruntrut and issued coins from there. This type was struck 1717 only.
Reported Mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 6.65 g.
Catalog reference: KM 32, D.T. 700, HMZ 2-142a.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
- Winterstein, Christian, Die Taler Von Basel, Basel: Schweizerischer Bankverein Basel, 1983.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 59: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals; Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019.
Link to:
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