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© Sincona AG
Dicken
1492 (1482-1492) years| Silver | 9.7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1492 (1482-1492) |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Guldiner |
| Currency | Guldiner (1492-1601) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Vincent of Saragossa within circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SANTVS ⁕ VINCENCIVS
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SANTVS ⁕ VINCENCIVS
Comment
This type of Dicken, minted from 1482, was based on the Milanese Testoni bearing the portraits of Gian Galeazzo Maria and Ludovico Maria Sforza.Examples of varieties of this type:
• Variety #1:
Obverse: ✠ MONETA ⁕ NO ⁕⁕ BENENSIS
Reverse: Annulet in left field; ✠ SANCTVS ⁕ VINCENCIVS ⁕
• Example #1.1 (9.39g, About Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6162. Sold for 850 CHF.
• Variety #2:
Obverse: ✠ MONETA ⁕ NO ⁕ BERNENSIS
Reverse: Pellet in left field; lettering: ✠ SANTVS ⁕ VINCENCIVS ⁕
• Example #2.1 (9.57g, Good Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3508. Sold for 3,400 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Dicken 1492 coin from the City of Bern is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in Europe. The coin was minted in the late 15th century, a period marked by the rise of city-states and the emergence of new trade routes. The coin's silver content and intricate design also reflect the advanced minting techniques and artistic styles of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Bern, a city known for its rich history and cultural heritage, adds to its historical significance.
