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Dicken ND
1482 year| Silver | 9.16 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1482 |
| Value | 1 Dicken |
| Currency | Dicken (1384-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Vincent facing right.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SANCTVS 𐩕 VINCENCIVS
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SANCTVS 𐩕 VINCENCIVS
Comment
Only one known specimen in private collections:© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6159. Sold for 6,500 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Dicken coin from the City of Bern, which was minted in 1482, is made of silver and weighs 9.16 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features a unique combination of religious and secular symbols, reflecting the blending of spiritual and earthly powers that was characteristic of the medieval period. On one side, the coin bears an image of the Virgin Mary, while on the other side, it features the coat of arms of the City of Bern. This blending of religious and secular symbols was a common feature of coins during this time period, and it highlights the complex relationship between faith and politics in medieval Europe.
