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Auction: 23006 - The Official COINEX Auction at Spink
Lot: 556

The Augusta Collection of European Gold Coins | NGC UNC | Germany, Saxony, Johann Georg I (1611-1656), Commemorative 'Centenary of the Reformation' Gold Ducat, 1617, Dresden, VERBVM DNI MANET IN ÆTERNVM, half-length bust of Prince-Elector Johann Georg I right, wearing robe and electoral hat, IOH - GEOR across field, central shield of electoral Saxony atop shield of quartered arms, all divides 16-17, rev. SECVLVM LVTHERANVM, half-length bust of Friedrich III right, wearing robe and electoral hat, dividing FRID - III, dimidiated coat-of-arms of electoral and ducal Saxony dividing 15-17, 3.45g, 12h (Brozatus 677; Clauß/Kahnt 261; Opitz 1961; Whiting 70; KM 109; Fb. 2663), subtly crimped across otherwise naturally honey-golden fields, beautifully uniform and sharp for this challenging commemorative, extremely fine for issue, scarce thus, in NGC holder, graded UNC Details ~ Bent (Cert. #6768684-006)

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From the Augusta Collection of European Gold Coins



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Sold for
£1,200

Starting price
£700