4 Ducats ND (1750) front 4 Ducats ND (1750) back
4 Ducats ND (1750) photo
© Sincona AG

4 Ducats ND

1750 year
Gold 13.94 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Bern
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1750
Value
4 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1646-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
13.94 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#199003
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Man and woman shaking hands over an altar. Above the sun shining with a laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BENEDIC
TVS · SIT
IEHOVA
DEUS

Comment

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (13.49g, Extremely Fine):

© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3646. Sold for 32,000 CHF.

Interesting fact

The 4 Ducats ND (1750) from the City of Bern is an extremely rare coin, with only 12 known examples minted. It is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world, with an estimated value of over $1 million.