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1 Goldgulden - Frederick Charles of Schonborn Neujahrsgoldgulden
1729 year| Gold (.770) | 3.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Frederick Charles of Schönborn (Friedrich Karl von Schönborn) (1729-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1729 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.770) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#159834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion beneath canopy carrying a medallion of the Prince-Bishop. Franconia approaches from the right with gifts; a tree holding the arms of Wurzburg is behind.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1729 Neujahrsgoldgulden coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Frederick Charles of Schonborn, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg, a region in present-day Germany. At the time, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were struggling to maintain their power and influence. Despite these challenges, the Bishopric of Würzburg was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coins, such as the Neujahrsgoldgulden, which was used as a means of payment and a symbol of the region's wealth and status.
