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Fünfer ND
| Billon | 0.72 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1500-1528 |
| Value | 1 Fünfer = 5 Heller (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Guldiner (1492-1601) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury with pellets in cantons.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SANTVS ⸰ VINCENCIVS
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SANTVS ⸰ VINCENCIVS
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (0.72g, Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6164. Sold for 90 CHF.
• Example #2 (0.97g, Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3514.
Interesting fact
The Fünfer ND (1500-1528) from City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is made of Billon, a metal alloy composed of silver, copper, and other metals, and weighs 0.72 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 16th-century Switzerland.
