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Thaler
1798 year| Silver | 29.29 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.29 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Swordsman holding a long sword in oval. Date below in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINUS PROVEDEBIT
1798
Comment
• Example 1798 (29.38g, Uncirculated):© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3734. Sold for 900 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Thaler 1798 from the City of Bern is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European monetary system. The Thaler was a widely used denomination at the time, and the fact that it was made of silver and weighed 29.29 grams speaks to the importance of precious metals in the economy of the time. Additionally, the coin's design and mintage can provide valuable insights into the artistic and economic practices of the period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Thaler 1798 coin.
