1 Goldgulden 1518-1527 front 1 Goldgulden 1518-1527 back
1 Goldgulden 1518-1527 photo
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1 Goldgulden

 
Gold (.986) 3.22 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1518-1527
Value
1 Goldgulden (1.5)
Currency
Schilling (1422-1526)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.22 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132322
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of St. Lawrence divides date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SANCTVS: LA - VRENTIVS.

Engravers: Jörg Dietherr the elder, Jörg Dietherr the younger

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 Renaissance period, a time of cultural and artistic flourishing, and its minting reflects the growing wealth and influence of the Free Imperial Cities in the Holy Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.