© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
2 Ducats - John George I
| Gold | 7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1654 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of electoral Saxony, in baroque frame, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SA. ROM(ANI). IMP(ERI) - ARCHIM. ET ELE.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - John George I 1628-1654 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), a conflict that devastated much of Germany and led to significant changes in the political landscape of Europe. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring value of gold as a store of value and medium of exchange.
