1 Ducat - John George I (Birth) 1654 front 1 Ducat - John George I (Birth) 1654 back
1 Ducat - John George I (Birth) 1654 photo
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1 Ducat - John George I Birth

1654 year
Gold (.986) 3.47 g 25 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
1654
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.47 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187501
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rose with 3 blossoms, inscription and date around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ALLES MIT GOTT UND DER ZEIT·1654

Edge

Plain

Comment

Baumgarten 406

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - John George I (Birth) 1654 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of John George I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1611 until his death in 1656. The coin was minted in 1654, the year of his birth, and features an image of John George I on one side and the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin on the other. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.47 grams.