1/2 Thaler - William Ernest Bicentenary of the Reformation

Issuer Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States)
Year 1717
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 1/2 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1572-1740)
Composition Silver
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Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KoppeSW#453 , KM#143 , Slg. Merse#3948 , Slg. Whiting#302
Obverse description Open book and candle on covered table being blown by four impersonated clouds and lit by a arm coming from the heavens, inscription above date in chronogram surrounded by another inscription.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIE DÆMPFEN NICHT DES WORTES LICHT ADEO ACCENSVM QⱯIS SVPERABIT W E
Reverse description Seven-line inscription with Roman numeral date at the end of last line.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IN MEMORI AM IUBILAEI SECUNDI EVAN GELICI VINA RIAE CELE BRATI XXXI OCT MDCCXVII
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Mint
Mintage 1717 - MDCCXVII -
Numisquare ID 8829187410
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