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10 Kreuzers
| Issuer | City of Bern |
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| Year | 1656 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the heraldic bear of Bern, passant to the left, displayed within an ornate oval cartouche with foliate and scrollwork embellishments at top and bottom. The cartouche is set within a beaded inner circle. The encircling legend reads MONETA · CIV BERNENS · 1656, arranged around the periphery, with the date 1656 appearing at the top and the remainder of the inscription continuing around the sides and base. The overall style is consistent with mid-17th century Swiss municipal coinage. |
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| Obverse lettering | MONETA · CIV BERNENS · 1656 |
| Reverse description | Three-line Latin motto DEVS PROVIDE BIT arranged within a wreath of laurel branches tied at the base, with small pellets decorating the field. The denomination numeral 10 appears prominently below the wreath at the base of the coin, identifying the face value. The design is simple and bold, with the legend occupying the entirety of the central field in large serif capitals typical of 17th century Swiss cantonal coinage. |
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