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Ducat
1679 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVCAT
REIPVBLI
*CÆ*
BERNEN
*SIS*
1679
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (3.45g, About Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3577. Sold for 12,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Ducat 1679 from the City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the City of Bern was an independent state, and the coin was used as a form of currency within the city's territory. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight make it a unique and valuable piece among collectors.
