1 Ducat - John George I (Baptism) 1622 front 1 Ducat - John George I (Baptism) 1622 back
1 Ducat - John George I (Baptism) 1622 photo
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1 Ducat - John George I Baptism

1622 year
Gold (.986) 3.35 g 23 mm
Description
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
References
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.