Location | City of Basel |
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Type | Commemorative medals › Historical medal |
Year | 1770 |
Value | 6 Ducats (48) |
Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 19.9 g |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 337172 |
Coat of arms of the city of Basel, supported by city goddess, wearing mural crown, holding palm leaf in right hand and spear with Phrygian cap in left hand. Cornucopia below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BASILIA
HANDM.
MDCCLXX
Translation: Basel
Engraver: Johann J. J. I. Handmann
Gods Minerva and Mercury shaking hands. Minerva facing right, with helmet, spear, shield, and owl at her feet. Mercury, facing left, wth caduceus, talaria (winged sandals), and petasos (winged hat).
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS CIVIVM
Translation: Happiness of the citizens.
Engraver: Johann J. J. I. Handmann
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Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
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1770 |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price |
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Sincona AG Auction 39 Lot 4515 |
17 May 2017 | AU |
USD 5822.30
(CHF 5250.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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