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20 Kreuzers
1679 year| Silver | 4.77 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.77 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#61484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cruciform of intertwined B's. 20 in square in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: V·DOMINVS·PROVIDEBIT·1679
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (4.77g, About Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6146. Sold for 350 CHF.
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3501. Sold for 1,100 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers 1679 coin from the City of Bern is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S.P.Q.B." (Senatus Populusque Bernensis) which represents the coat of arms of the city of Bern. This coin was minted during a time when the city was an independent republic and was a significant trading center in Europe. The coin's design reflects the city's pride in its independence and its connection to the broader European trade network.
