Rare 1798 Switzerland Taler Thaler Bern City Bear Coin NGC Graded MS 66
Description: Beautiful NGC graded silver coin dated 1798 from Switzerland. This is a one Taler or Thaler coin from the city state of Bern. The coin depicts the oval arms of the city of Bern consisting of a crowned shield with a bear walking upwards within an oval surrounded by the inscription "BERNENSIS RESPUBLICA" on the reverse. The obverse shows the a standing wearing a hat with a feather and holding a long sword with the date 1798 below him within an oval and the legend "DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT" surrounding it on t he obverse. This is a rare and very desirable coin that is difficult to find in such a high grade. It is beautiful with nice toning and great eye appeal. It is KM-164 measuring ~40 mm ( a beautiful large flan). The coin is graded MS 66 (Mint State 66) by NGC and comes in a plastic slab so labeled. Please carefully review the scan provided as it is part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1798 Mint: Switzerland.
Size and Weight: This is a One Thaler of uncertain weight and is ~40 mm in diameter.
References: It is KM #164 with cross-reference DAV. #1760A.
Condition: The coin is graded Mint State 66 by NGC and comes in a plastic slab so labeled. The coin is great looking with no observable wear, clear field, and some residual luster. The coin is much better than the photos suggest. Please see photo to appreciate the beauty this coin and for additional condition information.
