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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Eric II of Brunswick-Grubenhagen
| Gold | 3.24 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Eric of Brunswick-Grubenhagen (Erich von Braunschweig-Grubenhagen) (1508-1532) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1530 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large arms of Paderborn in center, 3 small arms of Osnabrück, Paderborn and Braunschweig around in trefoil, legend in Gothic letters, date at end of margin.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MO'. AV'. OSBR' GE'. 1515
Lettering (regular font): MO'. AV'. OSBR' GE'. 1515
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin featuring Eric II of Brunswick-Grubenhagen is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in the early 16th century, a period marked by the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent religious conflicts that arose between Catholic and Protestant states. Additionally, the coin was minted during a time of great territorial fragmentation in the German states, with many small principalities and city-states existing within the Holy Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Bishopric of Osnabrück, which played an important role in the political and religious landscape of the region.
