1 Goldgulden 1600-1608 (1600-1612) front 1 Goldgulden 1600-1608 (1600-1612) back
1 Goldgulden 1600-1608 (1600-1612) photo
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1 Goldgulden

 
Gold (.986) 3.20 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1600-1608 (1600-1612)
Value
1 Goldgulden (3.25)
Currency
Thaler (1552-1674)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.20 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177476
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb within trefoil, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOL . II . D : G . RG . IM . & . AV . 1600

Comment

Mintmaster - Claus Flegel

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic prosperity and growth for the city. The coin's production from 1600 to 1608 (1600-1612) coincided with a period of increased trade and commerce for Hamburg, which was a major player in the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation of cities in Northern Europe. The coin's gold content and weight also reflect the city's wealth and influence during this time.