1 Thaler (Augsburg Confession) – Saxony
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession
Germany
Context
Year: 1630
Country: Germany 
Issuer: Saxony
Period:
Ruler: John George I
Currency:
(1493—1805)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard411
Numista: #47143
Value
Bullion value: $75.02
Obverse
Description:
Bust of Johann Georg wearing electoral hat, holding electoral sword. Inscription encircles, coat of arms beneath.
Inscription:
CONFESS: LUTHER: AUG: EXHIBITÆ SECULUM (haches croisées)
16 // 30 25 JUNY et IOH // GEOR
16 // 30 25 JUNY et IOH // GEOR
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Bust of John I of Saxony facing right, holding a sword on his shoulder. His name and the year flank the bust, with Latin legends and four coats of arms (Meissen, Kursachsen, Thuringia, Saxony) around the edges.
Inscription:
NOMEN - DOMINI - TURRIS - FORTISSIMA
15 // 30 25 JUNY et IOAN // NES
15 // 30 25 JUNY et IOAN // NES
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
✨ Legendary