© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
5 Ducats - John George I Vicariat
1619 year| Gold (.986) | 16.95 g | 39.20 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 16.95 g |
| Diameter | 39.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
12-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - John George I (Vicariat) 1619 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued by the Electorate of Saxony, which was a powerful state in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing demand for currency during the early 17th century, as trade and commerce were expanding rapidly in the region. The fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighs 16.95g suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin at the time of its minting.
