5 Ducats - John George I (Augsburg confession) 1630 front 5 Ducats - John George I (Augsburg confession) 1630 back
5 Ducats - John George I (Augsburg confession) 1630 photo
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5 Ducats - John George I Augsburg confession

1630 year
Gold (.986) 17.29 g 39 mm
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
5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.29 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187490
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: NOMEN - DOMINI- TURRIS - FORTISSIMA

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.