© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Ducat Silver pattern strike; Reformation
1642 year| Silver | 1.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Regensburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1245-1803) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Candle above Bible on stand, banner with inscription at top. Legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
V.D.M.I.Æ.
.DEN.XV. OCTOB:
Comment
Friedberg zu 2469, Slg. Whiting 129. Slg. Rumpf 238Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Reformation) 1642 from Free city of Regensburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.53 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the religious and political changes taking place in Europe during the 17th century. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Saint John the Baptist, while the reverse side shows a scene of the Crucifixion, surrounded by symbols of the Protestant Reformation, such as the Luther Rose and the motto "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott" (A mighty fortress is our God). This coin is a rare and valuable example of the early modern period's numismatic art and serves as a tangible reminder of the complex religious and political landscape of the time.
