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2 Thalers city of Basel
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1958 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | Central circle defined by a twisted rope border depicts the Basel basilisk — a winged, crested dragon — standing over the Basel coat of arms shield in the lower left field. Surrounding the central circle is a broad decorative border composed of assorted heraldic shields of Swiss cantons and allied territories, interspersed with ornate scrollwork. The engraver's initials and date appear in the lower portion of the central circle. |
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| Obverse lettering | IDE HF 1958 |
| Reverse description | Detailed bird's-eye panoramic view of the city of Basel with the Rhine River, a bridge, and multiple small vessels on the water within a beaded inner circle. The city name BASILEA appears in the upper field. The circular legend reads around the full periphery, separated from the inner scene by a beaded border, with reeded outer rim. |
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