Lot 4052
Saxony. Ducat, 1638. Fr-2684; KM-390; Merb-1636. 3.46 grams. 23.25 mm. Mintmasters initials, SD (Sebald Dierleber, 1635-1640). Johann George I, 1611-1656. Obv. Elector standing, armored with sword in right hand. Leg: IOH:GEORG.D:G.DU-X-SAX.IUL.CL.ET.M: Reverse: Arms. Leg: .SA.ROM.IMPEI. ARCHIM.ET.ELE.1638. NGC graded MS-63.
Johann Georg was an able ruler who reigned during the difficult years of the Thirty Years War. In fact, he was one of the very few who presided at both the beginning and end of the war. He saw the population of his territories reduced from 3 million to 1 1/2 million.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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