fwo_1038035 - SWITZERLAND - CITY OF BASEL 1/4 Thaler 1740 Bâle
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Type : 1/4 Thaler
Date: 1740
Mint name / Town : Bâle
Metal : silver
Diameter : 29 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 6,43 g.
Edge : cordonnée
Rarity : R1
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : BASILEA.
Obverse description : Vue de la ville de Bâle sommée de huit écus et du nom de la ville ; au-dessous, sous un trait d’exergue 1740 sur une corne d’abondance.
Obverse translation : (Bâle).
Reverse
Reverse legend : DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE.
Reverse description : Griffon à gauche ailes déployées tenant un écu aux armes de Bâle.
Reverse translation : (Seigneur, garde-nous en paix).
Historical background
SWITZERLAND - CITY OF BASEL
Basel, an ancient Roman fortress, is mentioned for the first time in 374 under the name of "Basilia". In the 7th century, the city was raised to the rank of bishopric, then in 912, it was integrated into the kingdom of Burgundy before passing in 1032 under the authority of the Holy Empire. Basel opposed the Habsburgs and in 1501 joined the Confederation. The Reformation was introduced there in 1529 and the bishop was forced to flee; several towns of the former bishopric of Basel remained under Catholic rule.
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