CNG 99, Lot: 1010. Estimate $500. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie (Kurfürstentum und Herzogtum). Johann Georg. 1611-1656. AR Taler (46mm, 29.01 g, 12h). Commemorating the Centenary of the Augsburg Confession. Dresden mint. Dually dated 25 June 1530 and 1630. CONFESS LUTHER AUG EXHIBITÆ SECULUM, capped half length bust of Johann Georg right, holding sword; 1630 25 JUNY/ IOH GEOR in fields; coat-of-arms below / TURRIS FORTISSIMA NOMEN DOMINI, capped half length Johann der Beständigen, holding sword over shoulder; 15 30 25 JUNY/ IOAN NES in fields; four coats of arms around. C&K 323; Schnee 860; Davenport 7605. Good VF, toned, slight double strike on obverse.