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4 Ducats - John George I Augsburg confession
1630 yearGold (.986) | 13.77 g | - |
Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#187489 |
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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.