© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Groschen - John William Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Silver | 1.95 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1698-1729) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1596-1809) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#171041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sun shining onto a book on top of a table
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN DEINEM LICHT SEHEN WIR DAS LICHT PS · 36
Translation: In your light we see the light (Psalms 36:9)
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin commemorating John William, the Bicentenary of the Reformation, and issued by the Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach (German States) in 1717, is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the importance of the Reformation in European history. The coin's obverse side depicts John William, the Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, while the reverse side features an image of Martin Luther, the German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. This coin serves as a symbol of the lasting impact of the Reformation on European culture and society.
