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1 Goldgulden
Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
Issuer | City of Lüneburg (German States) |
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Period | Free city |
Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1626-1629 |
Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Gold (.986) |
Weight | 3.5 g |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#280722 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Orb in trilobe
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINANDVS III G ROM IMP SE A 1629
Comment
variety with [...] NAEBURGEN
Interesting fact
The Lüneburg Goldgulden coin from the City of Lüneburg (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued between 1626 and 1629, a period marked by the Thirty Years' War, which had a profound impact on trade and commerce in the region. Despite the challenges of this time, the Lüneburg Goldgulden coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, with its high gold content and standardized weight making it a trusted medium of exchange. This fact highlights the importance of the coin as a symbol of stability and economic resilience during a period of great upheaval.