8 Ducats ND (1775) front 8 Ducats ND (1775) back
8 Ducats ND (1775) photo
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8 Ducats ND

1775 year
Gold (.986) 28.00 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bern
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1775
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
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#179871
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend within ornate cartouche with garland.

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 (27.68g, Uncirculated, slabbed NGC MS 63 PL):

© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Ex-Eliasberg Collection (Lot 2172);
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3671. Sold for 100,000 CHF.

Interesting fact

The 8 Ducats coin from the City of Bern, minted in 1775, is a rare and valuable coin made of 98.6% gold. It weighs 28 grams and is considered a standard circulation coin, making it a unique and interesting piece for collectors.