1797, Switzerland, Bern (Canton). Proof-Like Gold ½ Duplone Coin. NGC MS 63+ PL!

Mint Year: 1797
Mint Place: Bern (Switzerland)
Denomination: Gold 1/2 Duplone
References: Friedberg 188, HMZ-2-216, KM-162.
Condition: Certified and graded by PCGS as MS-63+ PL! - None equal and none higher an NGC!
Diameter: 20mm
Weight: 3.82gm
Material: Gold

Obverse: Swiss soldier wearing feathered hat, holding fasces and halberd. Date (1797) below.
Legend: DOMINUS PROVIDERIT
 
Reverse: Crowned oval shield with arms of Bern.
Legend: RESPUBLICA BERNENSIS

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 Neuchâtel, 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.