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CNG 100, Lot: 691. Estimate $300.
Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie (Kurfürstentum). Johann Georg I. 1611-1656. Restrike AV Sophiendukat (23mm, 3.49 g, 12h). Dated 1616, but later restrike. Ducal hat above monogram of Sophia over crossed sword and scepter / Radiant all-seeing Eye of Providence above IHS and facing dove with spread wings. KM (X)-5; Friedberg 2642. EF, toned.


From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Coin Galleries (29 July 1975), lot 41.

According to the Krause-Mishler catalogue: “Originally issued for the mother of Johann Georg I at Christmas. The popularity of this issue resulted in restriking until 1872.”