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4 Ducats ND
1750 year| Gold (.986) | 14.00 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1750 |
| 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#179848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend and value within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENE:
DICTUS SIT
IEHOVA
DEUS
DUC · 4 ·
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (13.86g, About Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3645. Sold for 26,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 4 Ducats coin from the City of Bern, minted in 1750, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold that was 98.6% pure, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. Most coins of that time were made of a lower gold content, such as 24-karat (99.9%), or even lower, like 18-karat (75%). The high gold content of this coin makes it a rare and valuable collector's item.
