1 Goldgulden - Conrad III of Dhaun ND (1420-1421) front 1 Goldgulden - Conrad III of Dhaun ND (1420-1421) back
1 Goldgulden - Conrad III of Dhaun ND (1420-1421) photo
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1 Goldgulden - Conrad III of Dhaun ND

 
Gold 3.45 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Archbishop
Conrad III (Konrad III) (1419-1434)
Period
Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1420-1421
Value
1 Goldgulden (20)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108631
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat-of arms of Mainz with additional arms at each cardinal point; all within angled quatrefoil.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MOn nOV hOEIST

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it was minted during the reign of Conrad III of Dhaun, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1420 to 1421. This coin is a rare example of a gold coin minted during the medieval period in Europe, and its weight of 3.45 grams makes it a unique piece among other coins of its time.