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1 Goldgulden - Francis Louis of Erthal
1790 year| Gold (.770) | 3.30 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis Louis of Erthal (1779-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.770) |
| Weight | 3.30 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#161729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Burkhard standing dividing date; value in exergue.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution, which had a significant impact on trade and commerce. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized form of currency that could facilitate trade and commerce across different regions and states. The fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, also speaks to the coin's intended use as a medium of exchange and store of value.
