© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Goldgulden Countermark ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.54 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1563-1579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1581 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1561-1581) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing crowned King Louis II with long light barde and orb dividing mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S · LADISLAVS - REX · 15Z5 ·
K - B
Unabridged legend: Sancte Ladislaus Rex
Translation: Saint Ladislaus, King
Edge
Plain
Comment
The host coin for the countermark is a Hungarian 1 Forint piece minted in Kremnica.
Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Free City of Riga (Livonian Confederation) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Livonian Confederation was a loose alliance of territories in what is now Latvia and Estonia, and it was struggling to maintain its independence in the face of encroachment from neighboring powers like Russia and Poland. Despite these challenges, the city of Riga was able to maintain its status as a major trading hub and mint its own coins, like the 1 Goldgulden, which was equivalent to 1/20th of a Livonian mark. This coin's unique blend of gold (.986) and weight (3.54g) made it a valuable and reliable form of currency during a time of economic uncertainty.
