1 Goldgulden 1588 front 1 Goldgulden 1588 back
1 Goldgulden 1588 photo
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1 Goldgulden

1588 year
Gold 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
Year
1588
Value
1 Goldgulden (3.25)
Currency
Thaler (1552-1674)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.20 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177716
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb in pointed trilobe divides date, titles of Rudolf II.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden 1588 coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg is that it was minted during a time when Hamburg was an independent city-state and a major trading power in Northern Europe. The coin's gold content and high denomination reflect the city's wealth and economic influence during this period.