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10 Francs ND
1772 year| Gold | 4.75 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1772 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.75 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#179753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above intertwined letters RB (Respublica Bernensis).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICTUS SIT IEHOVA DEUS
RB
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Out of the 64 pieces minted, only 5-10 are still known to be extant today according to Richter Probe. Weight varies between 4.71-4.81g.Krause dates this piece to 1785.
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (4.75g, About Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3665. Sold for 46,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs ND (1772) from City of Bern made of Gold weighing 4.75g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is considered a pattern coin, meaning it was struck as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design, but it was never officially released into circulation. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly valuable and sought after by collectors. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold and weighs 4.75g adds to its rarity and value, making it a truly unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1772) | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs ND (1772) coin.
