Ducat 1718 front Ducat 1718 back
Ducat 1718 photo
© Sincona AG

Ducat

1718 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bern
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1718
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1646-1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#179758
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two figures holding a banner displaying legend, value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REIPVBLICÆ
BERNENSIS
DVCAT
1718

Comment

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (3.40g, Good Extremely Fine):

© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3625. Sold for 5,000 CHF.

Interesting fact

The Ducat 1718 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 of 98.6% and weighs 3.5 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a bear, which is the symbol of the city of Bern, on one side, and the coat of arms of the city on the other. This coin is highly sought after by collectors and numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.