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½ Thaler
| Silver | 13.48 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1680 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#61482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cruciform of intertwined B's. 1/2 in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
∗ BENEDICTVS ∗ SIT ∗ IEHOVA ∗ DEVS 1679
1/2
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• Variety 1679 #1:
Obverse: ✥ MONETA ∗ REIPVBLICÆ ∗ BERNENSIS
Reverse: ∗ BENEDICTVS ∗ SIT ∗ IEHOVA ∗ DEVS 1679
• Example 1679 #1.1 (13.48g):
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• Variety 1679 #2:
Obverse: ∗ MONETA ∙ REIPVBLICÆ ∙ BERNENSIS
Reverse: ∗ BENEDICTVS ∗ SIT ∗ IEHOVA ∗ DEVS 1679
• Example 1679 #2.1 (13.73g, Very Fine - Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3583. Estimated at 300 CHF, unsold.
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Bern, minted between 1679 and 1680, is interesting because it was issued during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and political stability. This period saw the rise of the city's textile industry, and the coin was likely used to facilitate trade and commerce within the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 13.48 grams make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
