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8 Ducats – Basel

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1741

Country: Switzerland

Issuer: Basel

Period:

Free city

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 35.43 mm

Weight: 28 g

Gold weight: 27.61 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #Pn20

Numista: #554200

Value

Bullion value: $4596.17

Obverse

Description:

Basilisk facing left, holding a small oval.

Inscription:

DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE

Script: Latin

Description:

City view with eight shielded arms; date below over cornucopia and laurel branch.

Inscription:

BASILEA

1741

Script: Latin

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1741	—	—

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