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Ducat
1697 year| Gold | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription, value and date within partial frame flanked by a man and woman.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REIPUBLICÆ
BERNENSIS
DUCAT·
1697
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (3.46g, About Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3599. Sold for 6,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Ducat 1697 from City of Bern was minted during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a relatively new entity, having been formed just over a century prior. Despite its young age, the Confederation was already establishing itself as a major economic power in Europe, with the city of Bern being an important hub for trade and commerce. The Ducat 1697, made of gold and weighing 3.46 grams, was a symbol of the city's wealth and influence during this time.
