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15 Ducats ND
1681 year| Gold (.986) | 52.06 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1681 |
| Value | 15 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 52.06 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#397014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City of Bern with the Münsterkirche in the centre and the Aare in the foreground. At the top, the city's oval coat of arms in the clouds.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BERNA
Edge
Plain
Comment
The obverse die was also used for the 20, 12, 10 and 8 ducats of 1681.
The nominal 15 ducats was not known until today.
It is one of the highest nominal denominations of Swiss cantonal coins.
References: Lohner#28 (as 10 ducats), Rickli#10 (as 10 ducats), Fr.- (see 140, as 10 ducats).
Interesting fact
The 15 Ducats ND (1681) from the City of Bern is an extremely rare coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the City of Bern was experiencing significant political and economic changes. In 1681, Bern was part of the Swiss Confederation, a loose alliance of Swiss cantons that had been formed in the late medieval period. However, during this time, the Confederation was facing significant challenges, including the threat of foreign invasion and internal conflicts between the different cantons. Despite these challenges, the City of Bern continued to mint coins, such as the 15 Ducats ND (1681), which were used for trade and commerce both within and outside of the Confederation. This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Bern during a time of great change and upheaval.
