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80 - SWITZERLAND – BASEL – Modern medal modelled on the 1710 Base…
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Estimate CHF 10 - CHF 20
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Description
SWITZERLAND – BASEL – Modern medal modelled on the 1710 Basel double thaler, known as ‘ BASILEA’, 1980. Obverse: Panoramic view of the city of Basel stretching along both banks of the Rhine, connected by the bridge. The name ‘BASILEA’ appears above the city. Peripheral inscription inspired by the original: ‘DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE’. Reverse: Winged basilisk, the traditional emblem of Basel, guarding the shield bearing the Basel crozier. Around it, a heraldic composition of small shields and ornamentation inspired by the original double thaler. Gross weight: 24.70 g. Metal and fineness: 900 copper. Condition: SUP. Prototype references: HMZ 2# 98a.
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Auction time 11/06/2026 at 1:00 PM
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