© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat Centenary of the Reformation
1617 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#265061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabesque above 4-line inscription within ornate leaf border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. POST.
TENEBRAS
LUX
1517
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1617 Strasbourg 1 Ducat coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which was a significant event in European history. The coin's design features an image of Martin Luther, the German theologian who is credited with starting the Reformation movement. The coin's mintage was limited, and it is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
