© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
½ Goldgulden - Volrat VI, Wolfgang III and John George II
1620 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Artern (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Volrad VI (Volrath VI) (1585-1627) Wolfgang III (1615-1638) John George II (Hans Georg II) (1619-1647) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | ½ Goldgulden (1.625) |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1631) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three shields as trilobe, date divided at bottom, mintmasters initials above under imperial orb.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The County of Mansfeld-Artern, where the coin was minted, was a small territory in what is now the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and it was known for its rich deposits of gold and other precious metals. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing demand for gold coins during this period, as the Holy Roman Empire was facing economic challenges and the value of gold was increasing. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Goldgulden was a significant coin in its time and remains a valuable collector's item today.
