Watch List notes:

GERMANY. Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Johann Georg I, 1615-1656. 2 Dukaten 1630 (Gold, 30 mm, 6.95 g, 12 h), on the centenary of the Augsburg Confession (25 June 1530). Dresden. CONFESS LUTHER AUG EXHIBITAE SECULUM (mintmark) Bust of Johann Georg to right in the habit of Elector, sword across his shoulder, between 1630 - 25 Juny / IOH - GEOR; shield below. Rev. TURRIS FORTISSIMA NOMEN DOMINI Bust of Johann des Beständigen to right, sword across his shoulder, between 1530 - 25 Juny / IOA-NES. Clauss/Kahnt 312. Friedberg 2701. Slg. Whiting 112. A beautiful piece, sharply struck and very well preserved. Good extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), privately acquired from Dr. Höfner on 2 May 1947.