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2 Ducats – Bern

Standard circulation coins

Switzerland

Context

Years: 1703–1719

Country: Switzerland

Issuer: Bern

Period:

Republic

(1648—1798)

Currency:

Thaler

(1646—1798)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Weight: 6.87 g

Gold weight: 6.77 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #74

Numista: #90384

Value

Bullion value: $1131.47

Obverse

Description:

Two lions supporting a crowned Bern coat of arms with a hat.

Inscription:

MONETA AVREA REIPVBLICAE BERNENSIS ⁕

D B

Script: Latin

Engraver: De Beyer

Reverse

Description:

Value and date in wreath.

Inscription:

BENEDICTUS

SIT

IEHOVA DEUS

⸻

2 . DUCAT :

1703

Script: Latin

Engraver: De Beyer

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1703	DB	—
1719	DB	—

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