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12 Ducats – Saxony

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Centennial of the Augsburg Confession

Germany

Context

Year: 1630

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Electorate

Ruler: John George I

Currency:

Thaler

(1493—1805)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 46 mm

Weight: 42 g

Gold weight: 41.41 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #A424

Numista: #352549

Value

Bullion value: $6904.64

Obverse

Description:

Johan faces right, holding a sword that divides the date. Arms are depicted below the bust.

Inscription:

CONFESS:LUTER:AUG:EXHIBITAE SECULUM

16 / 30 / 25 JUNY

IOH / GEOR

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Bust with sword facing right, surrounded by four coats of arms.

Inscription:

NOMEN / DOMINI / TURRIS / FORTISSIMA

15 / 30 / 25 JUNY

IOAN / NES

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1630	—	—

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