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½ Thaler Centenary of the Reformation
1617 year| Silver | 13.79 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.79 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#179136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription, Wreath surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❖PRO❖ / RELIGIONIS· / CENTVM·ANTE· / ANNOS·DIVINITVS / RESTITVTÆ·MEMO / RIA·NOVIQVE·SECV / LI·FELICI·AVSPICIO / S·P·Q·ARGENTOR· / F·F·A·MDCXVII· / CAL·NOVEMB·
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Strasbourg (French States) minted in 1617 to commemorate the Centenary of the Reformation is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Catholic and Protestant imagery on its reverse side. The coin depicts the Protestant reformer Martin Luther on one side and the Catholic Saint Barbara on the other, symbolizing the religious harmony that the Reformation aimed to achieve. This coin serves as a testament to the complex history of religious reformation in Europe during the 17th century.
