2 Duplones


Gold (.900)	15.28 g	28 mm

Description

Issuer	City of Bern
Period	Republic (1648-1798)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1793-1796
Value	2 Duplone
Currency	Thaler (1646-1798)
Composition	Gold (.900)
Weight	15.28 g
Diameter	28 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#24180
Rarity index	95%

Reverse

Inscription, date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUS
PROVIDEBIT
1795.

Comment

Examples of this type:

• Example 1793 #1 (15.24g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3684. Sold for 2,200 CHF.

• Example 1793 #2 (15.24g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3685. Sold for 2,200 CHF.

• Example 1793 #3 (15.25g, Extremely Fine):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3686. Sold for 1,300 CHF.

• Example 1794 #1 (15.25g, About Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3693. Sold for 2,000 CHF.

• Example 1795 #1 (15.21g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3700. Estimated at 1,500 CHF, unsold.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Duplones coin from the City of Bern made of Gold (.900) weighing 15.28g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The French Revolution had a significant impact on Switzerland, leading to the overthrow of the old regime and the establishment of a new government. This coin was minted during this period of transition, making it a unique piece of history.