Lot 680
Saxony. Ducat, 1617. Fr-2663; KM-109; Merb-877. 3.44 grams 25.16 mm. Johann Georg I, 1611-1656. Struck to commemorate the Centennial of the Reformation. Obv. Johann George with sword over right shoulder facing right, shield below. Leg: VERBVMDNIMANETINAETERNM. Reverse Friedrich III with sword over right shoulder facing right., shield below. Leg: SECVLVM - LVTHERNANVM. NGC graded MS-62.
One hundred years earlier, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg door, effectively beginning the Protestant Reformation. Of course, there were anti-church reformers earlier, but Luther had the most influence, especially in central Europe.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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