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1 Ducat - Moritz Siege coinage
1547 year| Gold | 3.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maurice (Moritz) (1547-1553) |
| Period | Schmalkaldic War (1545-1552) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1547 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Moritz (Siege coinage) 1547 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) is that it was minted during the Siege of Dresden in 1547, which was a brutal conflict between the Protestant forces of the Schmalkaldic League and the Catholic forces of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was used as a means of financing the military efforts of the Protestant forces, and its minting was overseen by the Elector of Saxony, Moritz of Saxony. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin was made with high-quality gold and features intricate details, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and the importance of the coin as a symbol of political and economic power.
