© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Ducat |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Luther right within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTINVS
LVTHERVS
THEOLOGIAE
DOCTOR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Reformation, a significant event in European history that marked the split between Protestantism and Catholicism. The coin's design likely reflects this event, making it a unique and meaningful collector's item for those interested in religious history.