10 Ducats - John George I (Centennial of the Augsburg Confession) 1630 front 10 Ducats - John George I (Centennial of the Augsburg Confession) 1630 back
10 Ducats - John George I (Centennial of the Augsburg Confession) 1630 photo
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10 Ducats - John George I Centennial of the Augsburg Confession

1630 year
Gold 34.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1630
Value
10 Ducats (10 Dukaten) (35)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold
Weight
34.36 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#165655
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bust of Johann right.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, a significant event in the history of the Protestant Reformation. The Augsburg Confession was a statement of faith presented by Martin Luther and other Protestant leaders to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in 1530. The coin's design features an image of John George I, the Elector of Saxony, on one side, and a depiction of the Augsburg Confession on the other. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.