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Plappart Small eagle, pellets inside cross ND
| Silver | 2.20 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1410-1492 |
| Value | 1 Plappart (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Dicken (1384-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fleury with a pellet in each canton.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SANCTVS VINCENCVS
Lettering (regular font): SANCTVS VINCENCVS
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (2.20g, About Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6153. Estimated at 500 CHF, unsold.
• Example #2 (2.40g, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3504. Sold for 750 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Plappart (Small eagle, pellets inside cross) ND (1410-1492) from City of Bern made of Silver weighing 2.20 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the city of Bern during the 15th century. It was a small silver coin that was widely used for everyday transactions, and it features a small eagle on one side and a cross with pellets inside on the other. Despite its small size, it was an important part of the local economy and was used by merchants, traders, and ordinary people for buying and selling goods and services.
