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½ Dicken ND
| Silver | 4.69 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1700 |
| Value | ½ Dicken (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1612-1624) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.69 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#180028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with lilies in angles within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * BERCH : D : ZERIN : CONDI
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (4.69g, Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3606. Sold for 5,500 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dicken coin from the City of Bern is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The 17th century saw the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the development of new technologies and scientific discoveries. This coin, made of silver and weighing 4.69 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by merchants, traders, and other individuals involved in the growing global economy. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a tangible reminder of the complex and interconnected world that was emerging during this time period.
