(sold for $26.0)

1559, Switzerland, Bern (Canton). Scarce Billon Vierer (½ Kreuzer) Coin. F+

Mint year: 1559
Region: Bern (Switzerland)
Denomination: Vierer (½ Kreuzer)
References: HMZ 2-2-178 (CHF 150 in F!)
Condition: Lightly chipped rim, partial corrosion damage in reverse, otherwise F+
Material: Billon (bronze alloy)
Diameter: 17mm
Weight: 0.48gm

Obverse: Eagle above bear within inner circle.
Legend: +MONE... ...1559

Reverse: Voided cross within inner circle.
Legend: + BERCIOL...

The canton of Bern is the second largest of the 26 Swiss cantons. Located in west-central Switzerland, it borders the Canton of Jura and the Canton of Solothurn to the north. To the west lie the Canton of Neuchatel, the Canton of Fribourg and Vaud. To the south lies the Valais. East of the canton of Bern lie the cantons of Uri, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Lucerne and Aargau. The canton of Bern is bilingual (French and German). The cantonal capital, also the Federal capital, is Bern.