© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Ducat - John George I Vicariat
1619 year| Gold (.986) | 3.44 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
12-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - John George I (Vicariat) 1619 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 and a key figure in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic influence of the Dutch Republic and the need for a standardized currency that could facilitate trade across the region. The fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.44g suggests that it was intended to be a high-value coin that could be used for large transactions, and its design and mintage may have been influenced by the artistic and cultural trends of the time.
