1079019 | GERMAN STATES. Esslingen. Martin Luther. (Theologian, 1483-1546). 1717 AV 5 Ducats, 1/2 Portugalöser. NGC MS63. By Chr. E. Müller (Augsburg). 33mm. 17.35gm. PAUL DE BURGERMEISTERO • LEREM • SPINDLERO • IEREM • GODELMANNO P • I • COSS :// MARTINVS LVTHERVS THEOLOGIÆ DOCT (date 1717 in chonogram). Facing portrait of Luther holding bible to right; initial "M" lower left of truncation / + MEMOR • IVBILÆI • II • CELEBRATI IN S • R • I • CIVITATE ESSLINGA • D • 31 • OCT • 1717// CONSERVET DOMINUS LUMEN IN URBE SUA. Halo of the Gospel above a city view depicted from the southwest with the Pliensau Bridge, Frauenkirche, Stadtkirche and Dominican Church, and castle in the background. KM 14; Fr.-934a (Struck with 1/2 Thaler dies, cf. KM 12).

200th Anniversary of the Reformation. Only 3 pieces known

Ex UBS Auction 50, Basel (30 January 2001) Lot 9. Includes old auction ticket.


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