© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
1 Goldgulden
1566 year| Gold | 3.28 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| King | Maximilian II (1562-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1566 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#430181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned head right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIM II ROM IMP SEMP AVG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden 1566 coin from the Free City of Augsburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, who was instrumental in establishing the Imperial Mint in Augsburg, which produced this coin. The coin's mintage was a significant event in the history of currency, as it helped to standardize coinage across the German States and paved the way for the development of modern currency systems.
