© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
6 Ducats - John George I Death of John George I
1656 year| Gold | 20.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1656 |
| Value | 6 Ducats (6 Dukaten) (21) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 20.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#434502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ten-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO·
CÆSARI·IMPE·
RIOQ·RO·FID·CONST·
MAGNAN·POST·MVLT·
TRIUMP·PAC·PUBI·REST·
ET·IN·HOC·QVOD·SVI·
SIMIL·POST·RELINQV·
FELICISS·PATER·
PATRIÆ·BEATE·
MOR·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Ducats - John George I (Death of John George I) 1656 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George I, the Elector of Saxony, who passed away on October 8, 1656. The coin's obverse features an image of John George I, while the reverse shows an image of his son and successor, John George II. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
