1 Goldgulden - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim 1773-1778 front 1 Goldgulden - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim 1773-1778 back
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1 Goldgulden - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim

 
Gold (.770) 3.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
Adam Frederick of Seinsheim (Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim) (1755-1779)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1773-1778
Value
1 Goldgulden
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.770)
Weight
3.25 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#161629
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Tree above arms, date below.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Adam Frederick of Seinsheim, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1773 to 1778. During this period, the German States were experiencing significant economic growth and cultural development, and the coin reflects this prosperity with its high gold content and detailed design. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German States.