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3 Ducats
1697 year| Gold (.986) | 10.50 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | 3 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 10.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date on banner held by two figures.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA
NOVA
·1697·
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (10.32g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3597. Sold for 26,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 3 Ducats 1697 from the City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the City of Bern was an independent state, before it became part of the Swiss Confederation in 1848. This coin is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the City of Bern and the surrounding region.
