GERMANY, Sachsen (Duchy & Electorate [Albertine line]). Johann Georg I. Elector, 1611-1656. AV Doppeldukat (29mm, 6.53 g, 10h). Commemorating the Centenary of the Augsburg Confession. Dresden mint. Dated 25 June 1530 and 1630. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 750. Estimated: $ 1 500

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GERMANY, Sachsen (Duchy & Electorate [Albertine line]). Johann Georg I. Elector, 1611-1656. AV Doppeldukat (29mm, 6.53 g, 10h). Commemorating the Centenary of the Augsburg Confession. Dresden mint. Dated 25 June 1530 and 1630. Capped half length bust of Johann Georg right, holding sword; coat-of-arms below / Capped half length Johann der Beständigen, holding sword over shoulder; four coats of arms around. Clauss & Kahnt 312; KM 421; Friedberg 2701. Marks, traces of mount. Near EF.

Born in Dresden to the powerful House of Wettin, Johann Georg I (1585 - 1656) became the Elector of Saxony upon the death of his brother, Christian II. He was an important figure throughout the Thirty Years War, on both sides of the conflict. Initially supporting the Habsburg Ferdinand II, his Lutheran faith resulted in a schism as the Habsurgs became increasingly hostile to Protestants. He did little to combat their hostility, primarily deferring to the authority of the emperor, only agreeing to a military alliance with the Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus after Saxony had been invaded. He later betrayed this alliance, realigning himself with Ferdinand, and in the process declared war on Sweden. Peace was eventually restored through the Peace of Westphalia, and Johann Georg would remain as Elector of Saxony until his death in 1656.

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CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Three – Lot 595-896 will be held Wednesday morning, 16 September 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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