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10 Ducats - John George I Centennial of the Augsburg Confession
1630 yearGold | 34.36 g | - |
Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#165655 |
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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.