Guldiner (Double-headed eagle) 1540 front Guldiner (Double-headed eagle) 1540 back
Guldiner (Double-headed eagle) 1540 photo
© Sincona AG

Guldiner Double-headed eagle

1540 year
Silver 26.09 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bern
Period
Free imperial city (1353-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1540
Value
1 Guldiner (Thaler)
Currency
Guldiner (1492-1601)
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.09 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#179973
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle in surrounded by a double circle of escutcheons with coats of arms. 12 coats of arms in the inner circle: Aarwangen, Erlach, Signau, Zofingen, Castelen, Grandson, Orbe, Schwarzenburg, Landshut, Aigle, Trachselwald and Huttwil. 20 coats of arms in the outer circle: Zofingen, Aarau, Brugg, Lenzburg, Büren, Nidau, Aarberg, Bipp, Wangen, Aarburg, Unterseen, Interlaken, Aeschi, Frutigen, Weissenburg, Obersimmental, Oberhasli, Laupen, Burgdorf and Thun.

Comment

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (26.09g, Good Very Fine):

© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3525. Sold for 3,600 CHF.

Interesting fact

The Guldiner coin from the City of Bern, minted in 1540, features a unique double-headed eagle design, which symbolizes the unity and strength of the city's government.