© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
3 Thalers Centenary of the Reformation
1617 year| Silver | 81.90 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 3 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 81.90 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#179005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
10-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRO/ RELIGIONIS/ CENTUM ANTE/ ANNOS DIVINITUS RESTITVTAE MEMO/ RIA NOVIQUE SECVLI FELICI AVSPICIO/ S P Q ARGENTOR / F F A MDCXVII/ CAL NOVEMB
Comment
Exists on square blank, under the same reference in the Engel & Lehr book.
Interesting fact
The 3 Thalers coin from the City of Strasbourg, issued in 1617 to commemorate the Centenary of the Reformation, features a unique design that reflects the religious and political context of the time. On one side, the coin bears the image of Martin Luther, the German theologian who is credited with starting the Protestant Reformation, while on the other side, it features the coat of arms of the City of Strasbourg. This coin was issued during a time when the Reformation was still a relatively recent event, and it served as a symbol of the city's commitment to the Protestant faith.
