Lot 4051
Saxony. Ducat, 1630. Fr-2702; KM-420; Merb-1059. 3.49 grams. 25.99 mm. Minted in Dresden by HI (Hans Jacob, 1624-1635). Johann Georg I, 1611-1656. Struck to commemorate the Centennial of the Augsburg Confession. Obv. Portrait of Johann Georg facing right in fur cap with sword in right hand over right shoulder, 1630, shield of arms below. Leg: CONFESS:LUTHER:AUG:EXHIBITAE.SECULUM. Reverse: Bust of John right with sword over right shoulder, 1530, and arms below. Leg: NOMEN-DOMINI-TURRIS-FORTISSIMA. Lovely mint fresh luster. NGC graded MS-62.
The Augsburg Confession was an attempt by the rulers of various German states to explain their differences of opinion to Emperor Charles V. It was not intended to be a revolutionary document, but rather an attempt at reconciliation. It resulted in being a manifesto of the new Protestant doctrine. This was a very important time in European religious history. The event is commemorated here.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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