1630, Saxony, John George I. Gold 2 Ducats "Augsburg Confession" Coin: NGC AU
Mint Year: 1630 Mint Place: Dresden References: Friedberg 2701, KM-421. Very Rare! Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as AU (Details: Removed from jewelry, tooled!) Denomination: 2 Ducats - Commemorating the Centennial of the Augsburg Confession, 1530-1630. Diameter: 31mm Weight: 6.86gm Material: Gold
Obverse: Capped half-length bust of John "the Steadfest", wearing electoral robe right, shouldering sword. Date of the Augsburg Confession (25th July 1530) and name (John) in fields. Legend: NOMEN (lion right) DOMINI (crossed swords) TURRIS (lion left) FORTISSIM (arms of Saxony) Translated: "The name of the Lord is the strongest tower!" Legend in fields: IOAN-NES / 1530 / 25 Juny
Reverse: Capped bust of John George right, shouldering sword right. Name and date in fields. Augsburg Confession Anniv. date (25th July 1630) and name (John George) in fields. Legend: CONFESS : LUTER : AUG • EXHIBITÆ SECULUM (privy mark- crossed mint master´s hooks) Legend in fields: IOH-GEORG / 1630 / 25 Juny