½ Ducat (Bicentenary of the Reformation, Silver pattern strike) 1717 front ½ Ducat (Bicentenary of the Reformation, Silver pattern strike) 1717 back
½ Ducat (Bicentenary of the Reformation, Silver pattern strike) 1717 photo
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½ Ducat Bicentenary of the Reformation, Silver pattern strike

1717 year
Silver 1.00 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Ulm (German States)
Period
Free city (1181-1803)
Type
Pattern
Year
1717
Value
½ Ducat (1.75)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.00 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#149839
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

3-line inscription, star below.

Lettering: GOTTES // WORT BLEIBT // EWIG.

Comment

Pattern of KM#105

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Ducat (Bicentenary of the Reformation, Silver pattern strike) 1717 from City of Ulm (German States) is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Reformation, which was a significant event in European history that marked the split between Protestantism and Catholicism. The coin's design features an image of Martin Luther, the leader of the Reformation, on one side, and the coat of arms of the City of Ulm on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of pattern strikes produced, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.