© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Goldgulden
| Gold (.986) | 3.14 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1670 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms in inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: LMTE CAESARIS CARSARI ET QVAE DEI DEO
Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from the City of Erfurt (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.14 g is interesting because it was used as a means of payment during a time when gold coins were not commonly used in Europe. It was issued during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) when many European countries were experiencing economic difficulties, and the use of gold coins was seen as a way to stabilize the economy. The fact that it was made of gold and had a high purity level of .986, made it a valuable and reliable form of currency. Additionally, the coin's weight of 3.14 g is interesting because it is a unusual weight for a coin, and it was likely chosen to make it easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation.
