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2 Ducats
1771 year| Gold (.986) | 6.89 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1771 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription, value and date within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICTUS
SIT
IEHOVA DEUS
2 · DUC ·
1771 ·
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (6.89g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3661. Sold for 5,750 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats 1771 from the City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few specimens known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe, with the Swiss Confederation undergoing significant reforms and the French Revolution just a few years away. Despite these tumultuous times, the coin's gold content and intricate design have managed to survive the test of time, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
