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Thaler
1679 year| Silver | 27.76 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four mirrored "B" characters in a cross. Star in the middle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⳾ BENEDICTVS ⳾ SIT ⳾ IEHOVA ⳾ DEVS ⳾ 1679
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (27.76g, Good Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3580. Estimated at 600 CHF, unsold.
Interesting fact
The Thaler 1679 from the City of Bern is an interesting coin because it was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and political stability, which is reflected in the coin's design and quality.
