© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Adolphus Frederick III Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Silver | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Adolphus Frederick III (Adolf Friedrich III) (1708-1752) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1872) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#198745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Walled city of Jerusalem with rocks striking out of clouds in foreground.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Reformation, which was a significant event in European history that marked the split between Protestantism and Catholicism. The coin features an image of Adolphus Frederick III, the Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who was a prominent figure during the Reformation. The coin's design and the event it commemorates make it a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in the history of Europe and the Reformation.
