$15,215.00 USD
This exceptional ducat commemorates the centennial of the Augsburg Confession, a pivotal event in the Protestant Reformation. Minted in Dresden under the authority of the Electorate of Saxony, the coin showcases masterful craftsmanship and rich religious symbolism that reflect the profound historical significance of the era.
Obverse: Bust of Johann Georg I, Elector of Saxony, facing right in elaborate regalia with scepter and sword, bearing the date "25 Junii 1630." The surrounding Latin legend pays tribute to his Lutheran reign and devout support of the Augsburg Confession.
Reverse: Portrait of John the Steadfast, Elector of Saxony (1525–1532), with a large sword resting on his shoulder and the date 1530, referencing the year of the Confession. The inscription “DOMINVS TVRRIS FORTISSIMA” (The Lord is a mighty tower) reinforces the religious dedication of the coin.
Graded PCGS MS63, this piece radiates golden brilliance with finely preserved detail throughout both obverse and reverse. Only one example is known to grade higher, making this a truly elite and highly desirable representative of early 17th-century Saxon numismatics.
