© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Goldgulden
| Gold (.986) | 3.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1516 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (1.5) |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1526) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#132305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. Lawrence, legend in Gothic letters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SANCTVS: LA - VRENCIVS.
Lettering (regular font): SANCTVS: LA - VRENCIVS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I, who was instrumental in establishing the Imperial Reform, a set of reforms aimed at strengthening the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency across the Empire, and it features an elegant design that reflects the artistic and cultural influences of the time.
