1 Goldgulden - John George I 1615-1641 front 1 Goldgulden - John George I 1615-1641 back
1 Goldgulden - John George I 1615-1641 photo
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1 Goldgulden - John George I

 
Gold (3.21) - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1615-1641
Value
1 Goldgulden (3.25)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (3.21)
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187077
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arms in inner circle, date divided at top in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA NOVA AVREA RENENSIS (Date)
H / I

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1615, just a few years before the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648 and had a profound impact on the region. Despite the turmoil, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, reflecting the economic and political power of the Electorate of Saxony during this time.