2 Duplones

Features

Issuer City of Bern
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1794
Value 2 Duplone
Currency Thaler (1646-1798)
Composition Gold
Weight 15.10 g
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
199039
References HMZ 1# 2-211c,
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann; 2006. Der neue HMZ-Katalog / Band. 1. Die Münzen der Schweiz : Antike bis Mittelalter. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Fr# 186,
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.
Divo/Tob17# 503a
Jean-Paul Divo, Edwin Tobler; 1987. Die Münzen der Schweiz im 17. Jahrhundert. Bank Leu AG, Zürich, Switzerland.

Obverse

Crowned pointed shield with the coat of arms of Bern. Laurel branches underneath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RESPVBLICA BERNENSIS

Reverse

Warrior standing, facing half right. Holding halberd in right hand and fascia with ax in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEVS PROVIDEBIT
1794

Comments

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (15.10g, About Uncirculated):

© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3692. Sold for 3,600 CHF.

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