| Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXIX | Auction date: 13 January 2026 |
| Lot number: 1021 Price realized: 2,750 USD (Approx. 2,354 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: GERMANY, Sachsen (Duchy & Electorate [Albertine line]). Johann Georg I. Elector, 1611-1656. AV Dukat (23mm, 3.47 g, 5h). Dresden mint. Dated 1637 SD. Armored figure of Johann Georg standing right, holding sword over shoulder / Coat-of-arms. Clauss & Kahnt 117; KM 390; Friedberg 2684. In NGC encapsulation 8419875-008, graded MS 60. Top Pop. 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. Estimate: 1500 USD |  |
