5 Ducats ND (1710) front 5 Ducats ND (1710) back
5 Ducats ND (1710) photo
© Sincona AG

5 Ducats ND

1710 year
Gold (.986) 17.50 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bern
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1710
Value
5 Ducats (15)
Currency
Thaler (1646-1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.50 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#179855
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 (17.25g, About Uncirculated):

© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3617. Sold for 32.000 CHF.

Interesting fact

The 5 Ducats ND (1710) 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.