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© Sincona AG
Dicken Gold trial strike
1492 year| Gold | 6.73 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1492 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Guldiner |
| Currency | Guldiner (1492-1601) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length figure of Saint Vincent of Saragossa holding quill and book, date in legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ᐤⵓ S ⸰ VINCEN NCIVS 149Z
Lettering (regular font): ᐤⵓ S ⸰ VINCEN NCIVS 149Z
Comment
Dicken pattern minted in gold with the weight of a double Goldgulden.• Recorded auctions:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3506. Sold for 50,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Pattern Dicken (Gold trial strike) 1492 from City of Bern, made of Gold weighing 6.73g, is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the City of Bern was experiencing significant economic growth and political influence, and the coin was likely used as a symbol of the city's prosperity and power. Additionally, the fact that it is a trial strike, means that it was minted as a test or sample, making it even more unique and sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1492 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Dicken (Gold trial strike) 1492 coin.
