Germany, Ulm. Silberabschlag du ½ Ducat Ulm 1717 – Réforme (No reserve price)

GERMANY – FREE IMPERIAL CITY OF ULM 1717 – SILVER ABRÉGÉ OF THE HALF-DUCAT – SILVER BI-CENTENARY OF THE REFORMATION Rare and interesting silver strike produced with Ulm’s half-ducat gold coin dies, issued in 1717 on the occasion of the bicentennial of the Protestant Reformation of 1517. Type generally classified among trials / patterns or “Silberabschläge”. Characteristics: City: Ulm Date: 1717 Metal: silver Weight: 1.30 g Diameter: 20 mm References: KM Pn3 – Nau 220 Type: Silberabschlag of the half-ducat Obverse: Coat of arms of the city of Ulm, with the date 17–17. Reverse: Religious inscription in Gothic letters: “GOTTES WORT BLEIBT EWIG” that is: “The word of God remains forever.” This issue commemorates the 200 years since the start of the Protestant Reformation. Old and authentically interesting specimen, presenting an old perforation as well as signs of circulation and a visible patina in the photographs. The perforation is clearly noted and taken into account in the grade. Relatively uncommon type and sought after by collectors of German coins, of silver patterns and numismatics related to the Reformation. The photographs are an integral part of the description. Sale without reserve.

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