© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Thaler - John Ernest IV Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Silver | 7.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Ernest IV (1675-1729) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facing bust of Martin Luther divides 15 - 17
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOGMATA LVTHERI STABVNT IN SECVLA
V D
M I AE
1517
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 John Ernest IV, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, who ruled the duchy during the time of 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 in the history of the region.
