3 Ducats 1707 front 3 Ducats 1707 back
3 Ducats 1707 photo
© Sincona AG

3 Ducats

1707 year
Gold (.986) 10.50 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bern
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1707
Value
3 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1646-1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
10.50 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#179764
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two figures holding a banner displaying legend and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BENEDICTUS
SIT IEHOVA
DEUS
1707

Comment

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (10.36g, Very Fine - Extremely Fine):

© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3613. Sold for 5,000 CHF.

Interesting fact

The 3 Ducats 1707 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.