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6 Ducats - John George I Centennial of the Augsburg Confession
1630 year| Gold (.986) | 21 g | - |
| 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 | 6 Ducats (6 Dukaten) (21) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust holding a sword facing right. Left, right, top and bottom each show a coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOMEN / DOMINI / TURRIS / FORTISSIMA
15 / 30 / 25 JUNY
IOAN / NES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, a significant event in the history of the Protestant Reformation. 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, on one side, and a depiction of the Augsburg Confession on the other. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
