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2 Ducats
| Gold (.986) | 6.87 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1703-1719 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.87 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription, value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICTUS
SIT
IEHOVA DEUS
⸻
2 . DUCAT :
1703
Engraver: De Beyer
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example 1703 #1 (6.87g, About Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3610. Sold for 4,500 CHF.
• Example 1703 #2 (6.88g, About Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3611. Sold for 3,800 CHF.
• Example 1719 #1 (6.90g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3627. Sold for 8,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats 1703-1719 from City of Bern is that it was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and political stability, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. As a result, the coin was widely used in international trade and was considered a symbol of the city's prosperity and influence.
