© Auktionshaus Ulrich Felzmann GmbH & Co. KG
© Auktionshaus Ulrich Felzmann GmbH & Co. KG
½ Goldgulden "Postulatsgulden" - Theodoric II of Moers ND
1458 year| Gold | 3.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Theodoric II of Moers (1414-1463) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1458 |
| Value | ½ Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shielded arms within trefoil, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + MOnE ° nOVA °AVREA ° TVICIEn
Lettering (regular font): + MONE ° NOVA °AVREA ° TVICIEN
Comment
Theodoric of Moers, after the Rhinish coin convention, was only allowed to mint Goldgulden coins. But, in secrecy, he minted in the reestablished Deutz mint some illegal “Postulatsgulden” coins having a value of a half Goldgulden. But given the poor quality of this unofficial coinage, in Cologne these where not even recognized for the value of a half goldgulden and where soon taken out of circulation. The Archbishop made a written complaint in letter form to the city in 1458.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Goldgulden "Postulatsgulden" coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was minted in 1458, during the reign of Theodoric II of Moers, who was the Archbishop of Cologne. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade in the region, and the coin was likely used for large transactions and commerce. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and weighs 3.05 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin in its time.
