© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden
1582 year| Gold | 3.21 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned head to right, titles of Rudolf II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL II ROM IMP SEMP AVG
Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Free City of Augsburg (German States) made of Gold weighing 3.21g is interesting because it was minted during a time when the use of gold coins was becoming more widespread in Europe, and it represents an early example of a standardized circulation coin made of gold.
