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4 Ducats
1701 year| Gold (.986) | 14.00 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1701 |
| Value | 4 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14.00 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#179766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date on shield held by a bear.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENE
DICTVS · SIT
IEHOVA DEVS
DVCAT:
1701
DB
Comment
The same dies were used for 4, 5 and 6 Ducats and vary only by weight.4 Ducat: KM#69, ~14.0 grams
5 Ducat: KM#70, ~17.5 grams
6 Ducat: KM#73, ~21.0 grams
Interesting fact
The 4 Ducats 1701 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.
