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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Ducat - John George I Baptism
1622 year| Gold (.986) | 3.35 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the baptism of John George I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1611 until his death in 1656. The coin features an image of John George I as an infant, being baptized by a priest, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, to which John George I belonged. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early 17th-century German numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
