Duplone


Gold (.900)	7.64 g	25 mm

Description

Issuer	City of Bern
Period	Republic (1648-1798)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1794-1795
Value	1 Duplone
Currency	Thaler (1646-1798)
Composition	Gold (.900)
Weight	7.64 g
Diameter	25 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#123627
Rarity index	94%

Reverse

Inscription and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUS
PROVIDEBIT
1795·

Comment

Examples of this type:

• Example 1794 (7.60g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3694. Sold for 1,900 CHF.

• Example 1794 (7.59g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3695. Sold for 1,600 CHF.

• Example 1795 (7.57g, Good Extremely Fine):

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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3701. Sold for 900 CHF.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Duplone coin from the City of Bern is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic upheaval in Switzerland. The French Revolution had a significant impact on Switzerland, and the country was facing economic difficulties and political instability. Despite these challenges, the Bernese government decided to mint a new gold coin, the Duplone, which was intended to be used as a standard circulation coin. This coin was unique in that it was made of .900 gold, which was a higher purity than many other coins of the time. Additionally, it was designed with a distinctive layout and featured the coat of arms of the City of Bern on one side and the Swiss cross on the other. The coin was only minted for two years, 1794-1795, making it a relatively rare and valuable collector's item today.