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¼ Thaler
| Silver | 7.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1757-1774 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#43792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram in cruciform
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMI NUS PROVI DEBIT
Edge
Herringbone edge
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example 1757 (8.11g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3651. Sold for 550 CHF.
• Example 1758 (7.92g, Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3652. Sold for 160 CHF.
• Example 1760 (8.00g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3654. Sold for 275 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the City of Bern is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke Charles of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who was a key figure in the development of the principality of Bern and its economy. The coin's design, which features the coat of arms of Bern on one side and the image of a bear on the other, reflects the city's symbolism and heraldry. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and its use in coinage was seen as a symbol of the city's wealth and prosperity.
