© 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 | 3.49 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Adolphus I (Adolf I) (1381-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1381-1385 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (20) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mainz shielded arms within trefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + ADOLP EP SPI AMInISTT ECII
Lettering (regular font): + ADOLP EP SPI AMINISTT ECII
Unabridged legend: Adolfus Episcopus Spirensis Asministrator Ecclesiae (Moguntinae)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Adolphus I of Nassau, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1381 to 1385. This period saw the rise of city-states and the decline of feudalism, and the coinage of the time reflects the shifting economic and political landscape. The 1 Goldgulden coin, made of gold and weighing 3.49 grams, would have been a valuable and highly sought-after currency during this time.
