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1 Ducat - John George IV
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1691-1694 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, date at top.
Script: Latin
Comment
The entire four-year type is extremely rare, and this date is especially difficult to obtain. Johann Georg, the oldest son of Johann Georg III and Anna Sophie of Denmark, followed his father as Elector of Saxony.Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was minted during the reign of John George IV in the early 18th century. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold that was almost pure, with a purity level of .986, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. This means that the coin contains 98.6% gold, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
