1 Goldgulden - Frederick I Margrave of Brandenburg ND (1419-1424) front 1 Goldgulden - Frederick I Margrave of Brandenburg ND (1419-1424) back
1 Goldgulden - Frederick I Margrave of Brandenburg ND (1419-1424) photo
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1 Goldgulden - Frederick I Margrave of Brandenburg ND

 
Gold (.986) 3.44 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1415-1440)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1419-1424
Value
1 Goldgulden
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.44 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132916
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint John the baptist standing holding cross-staff to the sides the Zollern shielded arms and a helmet with dog's head.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin featuring Frederick I Margrave of Brandenburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Margraviate of Brandenburg. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick I, who was a powerful and influential leader in the region. He played a significant role in expanding the territory of Brandenburg and strengthening its economy, which led to the minting of this coin as a symbol of the region's prosperity and growth.