Germany German States Rothenburg ob der Tauber, City of
1 Goldgulden (Centenary of the Reformation) 1617 front 1 Goldgulden (Centenary of the Reformation) 1617 back
1 Goldgulden (Centenary of the Reformation) 1617 photo
© Frankfurter Münzhandlung
1 Goldgulden (Centenary of the Reformation) 1617 front 1 Goldgulden (Centenary of the Reformation) 1617 back
© Frankfurter Münzhandlung

1 Goldgulden Centenary of the Reformation

1617 year
Gold (.986) 3.14 g -
Description
Issuer
 City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber (German States)
Period
 Free city
Type
 Circulating commemorative coin
Year
 1617
Value
 1 Goldgulden (0.875)
Currency
 Ducat
Composition
 Gold (.986)
Weight
 3.14 g
Shape
 Round
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#268315
Rarity index
 95%

Reverse

Inscription with chronogram

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARTINVS
LVTHERVS
THEOLOGIAE
D

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Reformation, a significant event in European history that marked the split between Protestantism and Catholicism. The coin's design features a portrait of Martin Luther, the German theologian who is credited with starting the Reformation movement.