Is this coin from Switzerland ? I am not finding it in my catalog. I have a habit of liking to look up your coins in my World coin catalogs.
Yes, Basel is a Swiss Canton. It started as an Imperial City under rule of Holy Roman Emperor. The "Basiliisk" was its mascot or symbol/ much as the "Brown Bear" was Bern's.
Did they tell you when the coin will be shipped?I got an email today saying that my lot will be sent on 23/24 of June, from Germany!!I wasn't expecting to be that late since my taler was auctioned on the 8th!
No, however I am patient, I also won a second coin, an AV Quarter Dukat 1700 from Nurnberg in perfect FDC quality. I think most auction houses are a bit slower these days in sending material.
