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Duplone
1796 year| Gold (.900) | 7.64 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 1 Duplone |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.64 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription, date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUS
PROVIDEBIT
1796
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example 1796 (7.64g, Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3716. Sold for 900 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Duplone coin from the City of Bern, made of gold (.900) and weighing 7.64g, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of the continent. The Duplone coin, minted in 1796, is a tangible representation of the economic and political shifts that were taking place during this time. It is a testament to the enduring power of currency and the ways in which it can shape and reflect the societies that use it.
