© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Ducat Bicentennial of Augsburg Confession; Silver pattern strike
1730 year| Silver | 2.63 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kaufbeuren (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1730 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date in chronogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering: KAVFFBVRÆ / PRIMA IVBILA / DE AVG. CONFESSIONE / LÆTIS AVSP. FER. / D. 25 . IVN.
Comment
Slg. Whiting 400Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat (Bicentennial of Augsburg Confession; Silver pattern strike) 1730 from City of Kaufbeuren (German States) is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, a significant event in the history of the Lutheran Church. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Martin Luther, the founder of the Lutheran Church, while the reverse side shows an image of the Augsburg Confession document, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only because of its historical significance but also due to its limited mintage and the fact that it was never officially released into circulation.