1 Ducat (Tricentenary of the Reformation) 1817 front 1 Ducat (Tricentenary of the Reformation) 1817 back
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1 Ducat Tricentenary of the Reformation

1817 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1817
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Medallic reformation coinage, Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#79675
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Inscription and date on five lines, legend around rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EINE FESTE BURG IST UNSER GOTT

3te
JUBELFEYER
DER
REFORMATION
1817.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1817 Tricentenary of the Reformation 1 Ducat coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which was a significant event in European history. The coin's design includes an image of Martin Luther, the German theologian and reformer who played a key role in the Reformation, as well as other symbols and motifs that represent the Reformation movement. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.