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4 Ducats ND
1710 year| Gold (.986) | 14.00 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1710 |
| 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#179768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two figures holding hands over an alter with inscription. Sun and wreath above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDIC
TVS · SIT
IEHOVA
DEUS
Comment
The same dies were used for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 Ducats and vary by weight.4 Ducat: KM#78.1, ~14.0 grams
5 Ducat: KM#72, ~17.5 grams
6 Ducat: KM#79, ~21.0 grams
7 Ducat: KM#80, ~24.5 grams
8 Ducat: KM#77, ~28.0 grams
10 Ducat: KM#81, ~35.0 grams
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (13.80g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3618. Sold for 18,000 CHF.
• Example #2 (13.78g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3619. Sold for 19,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 4 Ducats ND (1710) 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 independence of the City of Bern, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
