Basel Coin List
The city of Basel, located in the heart of Europe, played a crucial role in the monetary history of Switzerland during the era of the cantons. Its strategic position and economic importance made it a major minting center in the region.
Basel's monetary system in the canton era
During the period of the Swiss cantons, Basel enjoyed a certain autonomy in the minting of coins. The Basel Taler was one of the most emblematic pieces, minted in silver and used in important commercial transactions. These coins usually bore the city's coat of arms, which showed the episcopal crosier, a symbol of its past as an ecclesiastical principality. In addition to the Taler, Basel minted other denominations such as the Batzen and the Rappen, which were part of the complex monetary system of the Helvetic Confederation. The quality and weight of Basel coins were recognized throughout the region, which facilitated their acceptance in international trade.
Basel's Numismatic Influence and Legacy
Basel's numismatic tradition was not only limited to coinage, but also influenced the economic and political development of the region. The Basel Mint was a respected institution that attracted craftsmen and engravers from all over Europe. Basel coins from this era are now coveted pieces by collectors, valued as much for their rarity as for their artistic beauty. The numismatic legacy of Basel during the Canton era continues to be a subject of study for historians and numismatists, offering valuable insights into the economy, art and politics of pre-modern Switzerland. The subsequent transition to Switzerland's unified monetary system did not diminish the historical importance of the Basel coinage, which continues to bear witness to a fascinating era in European monetary history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Basel coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Swiss cantons
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Swiss cantons.
Aargau Appenzell Basel Bern Beromuenster Chur Disentis Einsiedeln Fischingen Freiburg Geneva Glarus Graubunden Haldenstein Laufenburg Lausanne Luzern Muri Neuchatel Reichenau-Tamins Rheinau Saint Gallen Schaffhausen Schwyz Sitten Solothurn Thurgau Ticino Unterwalden Uri Vaud Zoefingen Zug ZurichCoin Catalog
Suiza-Cantones | ½ batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 2 rappen
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