Dubbele gouden dukaat, noodmunt van Maurits van Saksen uit Leipzig, geslagen tijdens het beleg door Johan Frederik, keurvorst van Saksen. by Anonymous

Dubbele gouden dukaat, noodmunt van Maurits van Saksen uit Leipzig, geslagen tijdens het beleg door Johan Frederik, keurvorst van Saksen. 1547

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This 1547 gold ducat is a fascinating example of emergency coinage. Struck in a diamond shape, it bears the inscription "MORITZ HERZOG ZU SAXEN" on one side, and "GEH. HAUS FRIDRICH LEGEREICH LEIPZIG IM N S. JAHR. MD XLVII" on the other. This "Noodmunt" or emergency coin, was minted by Maurice, Duke of Saxony, during the Siege of Leipzig, a significant event in the Schmalkaldic War. The intricate details of the coin, including the floral motifs and the inscription, highlight the artistic and historical importance of this small but impactful object.