Medal of Merit of 10 Ducats - Basel 1770 front Medal of Merit of 10 Ducats - Basel 1770 back
Medal of Merit of 10 Ducats - Basel 1770 photo
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Medal of Merit of 10 Ducats - Basel

1770 year
Gold 33.72 g -
Description
Location
City of Basel
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1770
Value
10 Ducats (10 Dukaten) (80)
Currency
Thaler (1621- 1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
33.72 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#337183
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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