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½ Thaler
1797 year| Gold (.986) | 27.62 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 27.62 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#181835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing warrior with long sword.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT
1797
Comment
Pattern minted with the weight of 8 Ducat.Examples of this type:
• Example 1797 (27.62g, About Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3719. Sold for 44,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Thaler 1797 from City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only 150 pieces minted. It was created as a sample coin for the proposed introduction of a new currency system in Switzerland, but the project was ultimately abandoned. As a result, the coin is considered a "pattern" coin, meaning it was never officially circulated or used as currency. Despite its rarity, the coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and unique design.
