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½ Kreuzer
1731 year| Silver | 0.73 g |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1731 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄320) |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#198989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury inside ornate cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINUS PROUIDEBIT
• 17 31 •
Comment
11 to 20 known pieces varying in weight between 0.68-0.74g. (Richter Pr)Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (0.73g, Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3634. Sold for 160 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Kreuzer 1731 from City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a "pattern" coin because it was struck as a trial or sample coin, rather than a regular issue coin. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the City of Bern on one side and the image of a bear on the other, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the "Bern Bear" coin. Due to its rarity and historical significance, the Pattern ½ Kreuzer 1731 from City of Bern is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
