© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
½ Ducat
1717 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| 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#81358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription above value and date within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA
REIPUBLICÆ
BERNENSIS
1/2 DUCAT
1717
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (1.71g, Good Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3624. Sold for 1,900 CHF.
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat 1717 from the 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. This coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and is considered a piece of history.
