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20 Kreuzers
| Silver | 5.08 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1656-1659 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.08 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#61483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Imperial Eagle. 20 in center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
∗ BERCHTOLD · DVX · ZERING FVND
Z.O
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• Variety 1659:
Obverse: ✿ ∙ MONETA · REIP · ✿ · BERNENS 1659 ·
Reverse: ✤ BERCHTOLD · D · ZERINGO FVND
• Example 1659:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3571. Sold for 250 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the City of Bern is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many countries were struggling to rebuild their economies and stabilize their currencies. The City of Bern, located in what is now Switzerland, was a significant trading hub during this time, and its currency was widely used throughout the region. The 20 Kreuzers coin was an important denomination for everyday transactions, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency. Despite the challenges of the time, the City of Bern was able to maintain a high level of craftsmanship and quality in the production of its coins, making them highly sought after by collectors today.
