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½ Ducat
1717 year| Gold | 1.70 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | ½ Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cartouche with legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA
REIPUBLICÆ
BERNENSIS
⸻
½ DUCAT
1717
Comment
Rickli 61.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (1.70g, Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3623. Sold for 5,750 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Ducat 1717 from City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few specimens known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted with a unique "secret mark" - a small letter "B" hidden within the design, which was added by the mint master to confirm its authenticity. This secret mark was not commonly used in coinage at the time, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
