1 Goldgulden - Edzard II and John 1580-1590 front 1 Goldgulden - Edzard II and John 1580-1590 back
1 Goldgulden - Edzard II and John 1580-1590 photo
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1 Goldgulden - Edzard II and John

 
Gold (.986) 3.25 g -
Description
Issuer
County of East Frisia (East Frisia, German States)
Count
Edzard II (1561-1599) John II (1561-1591)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1580-1590
Value
1 Goldgulden (3.25)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.25 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278642
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

1/2-length crowned and armored figure of emperor to right divides date, titles of Rudolf II

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RODOL ROMA IMP PVB FAC DEC
8Z

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from East Frisia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of East Frisia was part of the German States, and the coin was minted during the reign of Edzard II and John, who ruled the county from 1580 to 1590. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade in the region, and the coin was likely used for transactions and trade with other regions. The fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.25 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1580  7560 - - - - - -
1581  8784 - - - - - -
1582  6984 - - - - - -
1584  2448 - - - - - -
1585  2016 - - - - - -
1586  11304 - - - - - -
1587  8856 - - - - - -
1588  7416 - - - - - -
1589  4680 - - - - - -
1590  6552 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Goldgulden - Edzard II and John 1580-1590 coin.