© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1⁄12 Thaler Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jost Christian (1704-1739) Christopher Frederick (Christoph Friedrich) (1704-1738) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#166310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
7-line inscription with year in chronogram, value 1/12 in oval divides mintmaster's initials at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERZV / PREISET GOTT / DIE DA DES / HERRS WERCK / ACHTEN / IUD. 13. U. 24 / D. 31 OCTO.
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's design features an image of Martin Luther, the leader of the Reformation, and the Latin phrase "Ecclesiae Protestantis Fundatio" (Foundation of the Protestant Church) on the reverse side. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of religion and the German states.
