© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Adolphus I of Nassau ND
| Gold | 3.51 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Adolphus I (Adolf I) (1381-1390) |
| Period | Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1385-1390 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (20) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shielded arms of Mainz within trilobe, three arms in outer tips.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA HOSTEIH
Lettering (regular font): MONETA HOSTEIH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it was issued during the reign of Adolphus I of Nassau, who was a powerful German prince and archbishop in the late 14th century. The coin features an impressive gold content of 3.51 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
