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1 Ducat Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Medallic reformation coinage, Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#68042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Open book atop rocks within sea, all seeing eye above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINE:CONSERVA NOBIS LUMEN EVANGEL II *
BIBLIA
Engraver: Johann Jeremias Freytag
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Reformation, a significant event in European religious history. The Reformation was a movement that aimed to reform the Roman Catholic Church and ultimately led to the separation of Protestantism from Catholicism. The coin's design likely reflects this event and its significance.
