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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Goldgulden - John Frederick I
1552 year| Gold | 6.46 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Frederick I the Magnanimous (Johann Friedrich I) (1547-1554) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1552 |
| Value | 2 Goldgulden (13⁄2) |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.46 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROL•V•RO•IMP•SEM•AVGVS•155Z
Unabridged legend: Carolus Quintus (V) Romanorum Imperator Semper August
Translation: Charles V., roman emperor, ever august
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Goldgulden coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) is that it was minted during the reign of John Frederick I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1532 until his death in 1554. John Frederick I was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and was known for his support of Martin Luther and the Lutheran Church. The coin's design, which features an image of John Frederick I on one side and the Saxon coat of arms on the other, reflects the importance of the Electorate of Saxony during this time period.