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Ducat
1696 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Angel above inscription and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REIPUBLICÆ
BERNENSIS·
DUCAT·
·1696·
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (3.46g, Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3596. Sold for 16,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Ducat 1696 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 it features the coat of arms of Bern on one side, along with the inscription "BERNENSIS CIVITAS" (Bernese Citizen). This coin is a tangible piece of history that represents the rich cultural heritage of Switzerland during the 17th century.
