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½ Ducat
1719 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| 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#179755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend, value and date within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICTUS
SIT · IEHOVA
DEUS
1/2 DUCAT
1719
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (1.70g, About Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3628. Sold for 3,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat 1719 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 the symbol of the city of Bern. This coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its rarity and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any collection.
