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4 Ducats
| Gold (.986) | 14.00 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1798 |
| Value | 4 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14.00 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#179854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICTUS SIT IEHOVA DEUS
IV
DUCAT.
1798
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example 1796 (13.76g, Extremely Fine - About Uncirculated):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3709. Sold for 18,000 CHF.
• Example 1798 (13.80g, About Uncirculated):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3729. Sold for 24,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats 1796-1798 from City of Bern is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The French Revolution had just begun, and the Swiss Confederation was facing pressure from both France and Austria. Despite these challenges, the Bern mint continued to produce high-quality coins like the 4 Ducats, which were used as a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
