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1795, Switzerland, Bern (Canton). Large Silver Thaler (40 Batzen) Coin. VF

Mint year: 1795
Region: Bern (Switzerland)
Denomination: Thaler (40 Batzen)
References: Davenport 1759, HMZ 2-218b, KM-149 ($225 in VF). R!
Condition: Dark oxidation patina, scattered scratches and bag-marks, otherwise VF.
Diameter: 40mm
Material: Silver
Weight: 28.8gm

Obverse: Crowned oval shield with arms of Bern.
Legend: RESPUBLICA BERNENSIS

Reverse: Swiss soldier wearing plummed hat (with two feathers) and uniform, holding large sword. Date (1795) below.
Legend: DOMINUS PROVIDERIT

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.