10 Ducats - John George I 1628 front 10 Ducats - John George I 1628 back
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10 Ducats - John George I

1628 year
Gold (.986) 35 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1628
Value
10 Ducats (10 Dukaten) (35)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
35 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#290036
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Electoral hat above manifold arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - John George I 1628 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued by John George I, who was the Elector of Saxony and a powerful leader in the region. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing influence of trade and commerce in the region, as well as the need for a standardized form of currency that could be used across different territories. The fact that it was made of gold and had a high purity level of .986 also speaks to the value and importance of the coin at the time.