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10 Kreuzers
| Silver | 2.38 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1717 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzers (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.38 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#76581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned B within palm branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINUS + PROVIDEBIT
· 1716 ·
B
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:
• Variety 1716:
Obverse: MONETA · REIPUB : BERNEN
Reverse: DOMINUS + PROVIDEBIT
• Example 1716 #1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3622. Sold for 300 CHF.
• Variety 1717:
Obverse: MONETA · REIPUB : BERNENSIS
Reverse: · · DOMINUS ∗ PROVIDEBIT ·
• Example 1717 #1:
© jim275
Interesting fact
The 10 Kreuzers coin from the City of Bern, minted between 1716 and 1717, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of King Frederick William I of Prussia, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize and centralize the Prussian state. The coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a widely used currency for everyday transactions, and its design featuring the Bernese coat of arms and the Prussian eagle symbolized the alliance between the two regions.
