© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Goldgulden Countermark ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.51 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 | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person holding axe surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S · LADISLAVS - REX · 1515 ·
H -
Translation:
Sancte Ladislaus Rex
Saint Ladislaus, King
Edge
Plain
Comment
The host coin for the countermark is a Hungarian 1 Forint piece.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, such as the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. Despite these challenges, the Free City of Riga was able to maintain its independence and mint its own coins, such as the 1 Goldgulden, which was used as a standard circulation coin. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Riga during a time of great upheaval.