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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#179851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within cartouche with two balls at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENE:
DICTUS SIT
IEHOVA
DEUS
Comment
The same dies were used for Ducats with other values and vary by weight.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (13.81g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3647. Sold for 18,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 4 Ducats ND (1750) from the City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. 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 is highly sought after by collectors and numismatists.
