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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Christopher of Brunswick
1521 year| Gold | 3.25 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Christopher of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1521 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler (1511-) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#414118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
In pointed trefoil, shield of Brunswick (2 leopards) superimposed on cross, 3 small shields of arms in points of trefoil, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MO' • AVR' • BREM' SIS • 15Z1
Lettering (regular font): MO' • AVR' • BREM' SIS • 15Z1
Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Bremen, minted in 1521 during the reign of Christopher of Brunswick, is an extremely rare and valuable coin. It is made of gold and weighs 3.25 grams, which is unusually heavy for a coin of its size. This coin is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value is estimated to be in the tens of thousands of dollars.
