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Ducat
1789 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date within oval frame. Value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENE
DICTUS
SIT IEHOVA
DEUS
1789 ·
1 · DUC ·
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (3.44g, Good Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3682. Sold for 2,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Ducat 1789 from the City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only 1,000 pieces minted. It is made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.5 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a bear, which is the symbol of Bern, and the reverse side featuring the coat of arms of the city. This coin is highly sought after by collectors and numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.
