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½ Thaler
1679 year| Silver | 13.76 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four mirrored "B" characters in a cross. Star in the middle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ᛭ BENEDICTVS ᛭ SIT ᛭ IEHOVA ᛭ DEVS 1679
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (13.76g, Almost Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3582. Sold for 2,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Bern, minted in 1679, is interesting because it was made during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and political stability. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. Its weight of 13.76 grams makes it a substantial coin, and its design likely featured the coat of arms of the City of Bern, which was a symbol of the city's power and influence. Overall, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the time.
