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1 Ducat Augsburg Confession
1730 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Kempten (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1289-1802) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1730 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of castle on hill, rays streaming down from "Eye of God" above, date in cartouche below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EIN VESTE BURG IST UNSER GOTT.
Interesting fact
The 1730 Augsburg Confession Ducat coin from the Free City of Kempten (German States) is interesting because it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, a key event in the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design features an image of the Lutheran theologian Philipp Melanchthon, who played a significant role in the Confession's creation. This coin is a rare and valuable example of numismatic history, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after collector's item.
