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½ Ducat
1714 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | ½ Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription, value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICT
SIT
IEHOVA DEUS
1/2 DUCAT
1714
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (1.72g, Good Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3620. Sold for 1,700 CHF.
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat 1714 from City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only 1,000 pieces minted. It is made of gold (.986) and weighs 1.75 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the coat of arms of Bern on one side and the image of a bear on the other, which is a symbol of the city and a nod to its name, which means "bear" in German.
