© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
20 Ducat - John George II Vicariat
1657 year| Gold (.986) | 68.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1657 |
| Value | 20 Ducats (20 Dukaten) (70) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 68.38 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#190039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
12-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D · G ·
IOHAN . GEORG . II .
DUX · SAX · I · C · & · MONT ·
S · R · IMP . ARCHIM . ELECT ·
ATQ · POST · EXCESS · DIV . IMP .
FERDIN · III · AUG · VICARI9 .
LANDG · THUR · MAR · MIS ꞊
NIÆ · SUP . & · INF . LUSATIÆ ·
BURGG · MAGD . COM DE ·
MARC · & · RAVENSB ·
DOM · IN RAVEN ꞊
STEIN · ♧ ·
Comment
Minted in Dresden with the dies of the Double Reichsthaler.Known Sales:
• Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag Auction #31, 25-26 November 2019, Lot #860. Sold for € 70,000 in aUNC grade.
• Münzhandlung Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co., Auction #221, 30 October 2012, Osnabrück, Lot #8322.
• Hess-Divo AG Auction #278, Zurich, 20 April 1999, Lot #26.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Ducat coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the rich detail and artistry of the time.