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

1717 year
Silver - 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States)
Duke
Adolphus Frederick III (Adolf Friedrich III) (1708-1752)
Type
Pattern
Year
1717
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1701-1872)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198747
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Figure of Faith at left, temple at right.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Adolphus Frederick III (Bicentenary of the Reformation, Silver pattern) 1717 from Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which was a significant event in European history. The coin's design includes an image of Martin Luther, the leader of the Reformation, and other symbols related to the event. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians.