© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Anonymous ND
1380 year| Gold | 3.52 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1380 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (20) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mainz shielded arms within trefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + MOnETA OPIDI In hOSDEIn
Lettering (regular font): + MONETA OPIDI IN HOSDEIN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the late 14th century, a period marked by the rise of city-states and the decline of feudalism. The Archbishopric of Mainz, which was a powerful ecclesiastical state in Germany, played a significant role in the political and economic developments of the time. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and influence of the Archbishopric, and its minting can be seen as a symbol of the region's economic and political power during this period.
