4 Ducats - John George I (Augsburg confession) 1630 front 4 Ducats - John George I (Augsburg confession) 1630 back
4 Ducats - John George I (Augsburg confession) 1630 photo
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4 Ducats - John George I Augsburg confession

1630 year
Gold (.986) 13.77 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1630
Value
4 Ducats (4 Dukaten) (14)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
13.77 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187489
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Capped bust holding sword with one hand, arms on top, bottom and on the sides.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, a significant event in the history of the Lutheran Church. 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, who was a prominent supporter of the Lutheran Church. The coin's mintage was limited to only 1,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.