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Fünfer ND
1425 year| Silver | 0.79 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1425 |
| Value | 1 Fünfer (1⁄75) |
| Currency | Dicken (1384-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ☉ VINCENCIVS ☉
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SANCTVS ☉ VINCENCIVS ☉
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (0.79g. Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6156. Estimated at 80 CHF, unsold.
Interesting fact
The Fünfer ND (1425) from the City of Bern is a rare coin that was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant political and economic changes. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a bear, symbolizing strength and resilience. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the coin was made of silver, indicating the city's wealth and prosperity at the time. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, not only for its rarity but also for its historical significance.
