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8 Ducats
| Gold (.986) | 28.00 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1798 |
| Value | 8 Ducats (24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 28.00 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#179872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICTUS SIT IEHOVA DEUS
VIII
DUCAT.
1796
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example 1796 (27.64g, About Uncirculated):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3706. Sold for 38,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Ducats 1796-1798 coin from the City of Bern is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The French Revolution had just begun, and the subsequent wars would lead to the downfall of the Holy Roman Empire and the rise of Napoleon. Despite this turmoil, the Bern mint continued to produce high-quality coins like the 8 Ducats, which were widely used for trade and commerce.
