Lot 659
Regensburg. Ducat, 1642. Fr-2469; KM-104. 3.47 grams. 21.91 mm. Obv: Five line inscription, arms divide date at top. Leg: DASIVBELFEST/ MANIEUTBEGETA/ GOTTGEBSAVCH/DERPOSTERITAT/ *S.P.Q.R.* Reverse Candle above Bible on stand, banner at top. Leg: V.D.M.I.AE/ .DEN.XV.(S.B.) OCTOB: Struck to commemorate the Reformation. NGC graded MS-61.
This coin was struck to celebrate the Reformation in Germany. An indication of the importance the city attached to its Protestant status.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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