Heritage Auctions

2 Ducats – Bern

Standard circulation coins

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1771

Country: Switzerland

Issuer: Bern

Period:

Republic

(1648—1798)

Currency:

Thaler

(1646—1798)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Weight: 6.89 g

Gold weight: 6.79 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #125

Numista: #90386

Value

Bullion value: $1130.99

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

MONETA AUREA REIPUBLICÆ BERNENSIS

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Inscription, date, and value in cartouche.

Inscription:

BENEDICTUS

SIT

IEHOVA DEUS

2 · DUC ·

1771 ·

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1771	—	—

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