1 Goldgulden 1590-1591 front 1 Goldgulden 1590-1591 back
1 Goldgulden 1590-1591 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Goldgulden

 
Gold 3.21 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States)
Period
Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1590-1591
Value
1 Goldgulden (3.25)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.21 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#409785
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, shield of city arms on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CIVITATIS IMPERIALIS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic prosperity and growth for the city. Lübeck was a major trading center in the Baltic region and the Goldgulden coin was used as a means of facilitating trade and commerce. The coin's gold content and standardized design made it a reliable and trustworthy form of currency, which helped to promote economic stability and growth in the region.