© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Ducat - John George I Sophiendukat
1616 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1616 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
In Germany thic coin is called a Sophiendukat and was first minted for Christmas of 1616 dedicated for the electress Sopie. The coin became such a very popular godfather gift that the Dresden Mint mintedthis coin untill 1872. Restrikes can be recognized with a slightly shorter legend AN SEIN KIND ERLEBT instead of AN SEIN KINDERN ERLEBTOther names are:
Kinderdukat (Children ducat) or Dreifaltigkeitsdukat (Trinity Ducat)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - John George I (Sophiendukat) 1616 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John George I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1611 until his death in 1656. During his reign, John George I implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy of the Electorate of Saxony. The 1 Ducat coin was part of this new coinage system and was used widely throughout the German States. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1616 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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