© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
½ Goldgulden - Christian William of Brandenburg ND
| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Christian William of Brandenburg (Christian Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1598-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1631 |
| Value | ½ Goldgulden (13⁄8) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON NOVA AVR CRISTI WILH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of Christian William of Brandenburg, who was a prominent figure in the region and known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency in the region, as the German States were previously using a variety of different coins and currencies. The fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 1.75g suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin at the time.
