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Guldiner Double-headed eagle
1540 yearSilver | 26.09 g | 42 mm |
Issuer | City of Bern |
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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 |
Numista | N#179973 |
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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.