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½ Thaler - Augustus William Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Silver | 14.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN
MEMORIAM
IVBILAEI.II
OB
VER.DOCTRINAM CHRIST
ANTE.HOS.CC.ANNOS
A.CORRVPTELIS
VANISQ.PONTIFICIOR.COMMENTIS
AVSPICE.DEO
VINDICE.D.M.LVTNERO
FELICITER.REPVRGATAM
CIↃ IↃ CC XVII
PR.KAL.ET.KAL.NOV.
IN.TERRIS.BR.WOLFFEN.
CELEBRATI
H.C.H
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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 features an image of Augustus William, the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who was a prominent figure during the Reformation. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, reflect the importance of this event and the significance of the Duke's role in it.
