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1 Goldgulden
1621 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Reichsguldiner (1620-1753) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint Lawrence standing holding gridiron and book.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden 1621 from Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, leading to the rise of independent city-states like Nuremberg. This coin, made of gold (.986) and weighing 3.5g, was a symbol of the city's wealth and influence during this tumultuous period.
