GERMANY. Saxe. John George I (1585-1656). 100th anniversary of the Confessio Augustana. Thaler (1630). Dresden.
Obv: CONFESS LUTHER AUG EXHIBIT AE SECULUM / 1630 25 Juny / IOH - GEOR.
Crowned and mantled bust of John George behind coat of arms, holding sword over shoulder.
Rev: NOMEN DOMINI TURRIS FORTISSIMA / 1530 25 Juny / IOAN - NES.
Mantled bust of John the Steadfast, wearing beret, holding sword over shoulder; four coats of arms dividing legend around.
Clauss/kahnt 323; Davenport 7605; Coll. Whiting 106; Schnee 860.
Condition: Good very fine.
Weight: 28.24 g.
Diameter: 44 mm.