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⅛ Thaler Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Silver | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler = 3⁄10 Gulden |
| Currency | Medallic reformation coinage, Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#77953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
10-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN
MEMORIAM
SECUNDI IUBILÆI
EVANGELICI
ANNO SECULARI
MDCCXVII DIE 31 OCT:
CELEBRATI
SENAT, FRANCOFURT
F F.
I.I.F.
Engraver: Johann Jeremias Freytag
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Reformation, 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 German theologian who is credited with starting the Reformation, and the Latin phrase "Ecclesia Reformata, Semper Reformanda" which means "The Church Reformed, Always Reforming." This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the Reformation's impact on European society and culture.
