Lot 4056
Saxe-Gotha. Ducat, 1638. Fr-2945. 3.44 grams. 23.06 mm. Johann Ernst, 1572-1638. Duke of Saxon, Julich, Cleves and Berg. Obv. Portrait inside outer gadrooned and innter beaded circles. Leg:*D:G: IOHANN:ERNST:DUX.SAX(ON).IVL(ICH). CLI(EVE).ETM: (Berg). Reverse: Complex shield within gadrooned border in field flanking shield, date 1638 and EF at sides. Leg: GOTT BESS-.D.Z: LEVT. An attractive portrait ducat with considerable mint luster. NGC graded MS-62.
Johann Ernst ruled this outgrowth of the Ernestine line for many years, but most of those years he ruled jointly with his brother, Johann Casimir. When Johann Casimir died in 1633, he issued coins in just his name. They are very seldom offered. A great coin in an exceptional state of preservation.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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