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Ducat
1600 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1600 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Guldiner (1492-1601) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length figure of Saint Vincent of Saragossa holding quill and book.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S: VINCEN TIVS: 1600
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (3.46g, About Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3547. Sold for 4,250 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Ducat 1600 from the City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted. It is made of gold with a purity level of .986, which means it contains 98.6% gold. The coin weighs 3.5 grams, making it a compact and portable form of currency. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
