© Reinhard Fischer Auktionen
© Reinhard Fischer Auktionen
1 Ducat - Augustus William Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Gold (.986) | 3.48 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
8-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOM
OB
VER DOCTR CHRIST
ECCLESIAE
CC ABHINC ANN
VINDICE LVTHERO
FELIC RESTITVTA
CIↄIↄCCXVII
HCH
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 Augustus William, the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who was a prominent figure during the Reformation. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, reflect the importance and significance of the event it commemorates.
