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2 Ducats
1679 year| Gold (.986) | 6.69 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date in wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·2·
DVCAT
·CÆ·
BERNEN
.SIS.
1679
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (6.69g, About Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3575. Sold for 4,250 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats 1679 from the City of Bern is a rare and valuable 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 of great economic and political significance for the city of Bern, which was then a prominent trading center in Europe. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
