4 Kreuzers


Billon	2.35 g	24 mm

Description

Issuer	City of Bern
Period	Republic (1648-1798)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1717-1798
Value	4 Kreuzer (1⁄40)
Currency	Thaler (1646-1798)
Composition	Billon
Weight	2.35 g
Diameter	24 mm
Thickness	0.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#22970
Rarity index	51%

Reverse

Cross. Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOMINUS*PROVIDEBIT
← 1789 →

Edge

Plain

Comment

Examples of this type:

• Example 1770 (2.25g, About Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3659. Sold for 200 CHF.

• Example 1772 (2.34g, About Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3668. Sold for 125 CHF.

• Example 1775 (2.45g, Good Very Fine):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3673. Sold for 500 CHF.

• Example 1793 (2.39g, About Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3689. Sold for 160 CHF.

• Example 1794 (2.74g, Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3698. Estimated at 200 CHF, unsold.

• Example 1795 (2.48g, About Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3705. Sold for 275 CHF.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Kreuzers coin from the City of Bern is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Prince-elector Karl Albrecht of Bavaria, who was a powerful figure in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the City of Bern, which includes a bear, symbolizing strength and resilience. Despite its small denomination, the 4 Kreuzers coin was an important part of the local economy and was widely used in trade and commerce. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists, providing a unique glimpse into the history of Europe's financial systems.