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6 Ducats - John George I Centennial of the Augsburg Confession
| Issuer | Saxony (Albertinian Line), Electorate of |
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| Year | 1630 |
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| Composition | Gold (.986) |
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| Obverse description | Armored bust of Elector John George I of Saxony facing right, holding an upright sword in his right hand, the tip of the sword dividing the date 16-30. Electoral arms of Saxony appear below the bust. A commemorative Latin legend encircles the design, referencing the presentation of the Lutheran Augsburg Confession on 25 June 1530. |
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| Reverse description | Armored bust of Elector John George I facing right, sword held upright, the blade dividing the date 16-30. Four coats of arms of the Saxon territories are prominently displayed at the left, right, top, and bottom of the field, surrounding the central effigy. A Latin legend referencing Proverbs 18:10 — 'The name of the Lord is a strong tower' — encircles the design, incorporating the date 25 June 1530. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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