© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - Christian I
| Gold | 6.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Christian I (1586-1591) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1587-1590 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maltese cross, 4 small shield of arms in angles.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Christian I 1587-1590 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued by Christian I, who was a Protestant and the Elector of Saxony, and it features an image of him on one side and the Saxon coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during the Counter-Reformation, a period of religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics, and it is a tangible reminder of the complex political and religious landscape of 16th century Europe.
