1 Ducat - Adolphus Frederick III (Bicentenary of the Reformation) 1717 front 1 Ducat - Adolphus Frederick III (Bicentenary of the Reformation) 1717 back
1 Ducat - Adolphus Frederick III (Bicentenary of the Reformation) 1717 photo
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1 Ducat - Adolphus Frederick III Bicentenary of the Reformation

1717 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States)
Duke
Adolphus Frederick III (Adolf Friedrich III) (1708-1752)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1717
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1701-1872)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198578
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Figure of Faith at left, temple at right.

Script: Latin

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 Adolphus Frederick III, the Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who ruled the duchy during the time of the Reformation. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, reflect the importance of this event in the history of the region.