2 Thalers - John George I Augsburg confession
Features
| Issuer |
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line)
(German States)  |
|---|---|
| Prince elector |
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
| Year | 1630 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.21 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 187486 |
| References | KM# 416 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Gernot Schnee; 1982. Sächsische Taler 1500-1800 und Abschläge von Talerstempeln in Gold und Silber: Dukaten, Mehrfach-Taler, Halbtaler. Winfried Bogon Verlag, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. Catherine Elias Bullowa; 1983. Martin Luther und die Reformation auf Münzen und Medaillen: Collection Prof. Robert B. Whiting = Coins and medals of Martin Luther and the Reformation. Spink & Son, Zürich, Switzerland. |
Commemorative issue
100 years of the Augsburg confession
Obverse
Bust of Johann Georg with electoral hat and electoral sword in right hand, Inscription around, coat of arms below. Sword pointing in gothic script letter E.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONFESS.LUT&RAUG.EXHIBITÆ.SECULUM
16 30 25 JUNY
IOH GEOR
Reverse
Capped bust holding sword with one hand, arms on top, bottom and on the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOMEN DOMINI TURRIS FORTISSIMA
15 30 25 JUNY
IOANNES
Comments
Johann Georg with sword in one hand
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Künker Auction 437 Lot 264 
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28 Jan 2026 | XF |
USD 6385.53
(EUR 5500.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg | |||||
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