Medal "Sechzehnerpfennig" - Äusserer Stand ND (1742) front Medal "Sechzehnerpfennig" - Äusserer Stand ND (1742) back
Medal "Sechzehnerpfennig" - Äusserer Stand ND (1742) photo
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Medal "Sechzehnerpfennig" - Äusserer Stand ND

1742 year
Copper 89.19 g -
Description
Location
City of Bern
Type
Medals › Membership medals
Year
1742
Composition
Copper
Weight
89.19 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#199002
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Allegorical female figure, symbolizing religion, standing next to the altar. On the left a heron (symbol of care) and on the right an owl (symbol of vigilance).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FELICITAS REIPUBLICÆ
SENATUS ET SEDECIM
VIRI REIPUBLICÆ
BERNENSIS .

Comment

Schweizer Medaillen 631; Roesele 50.

The piece in the main image (89.19g, About Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3644. Sold for 120 CHF.