1 Goldgulden - Frederick III (Frankfurt) 1491-1493 front 1 Goldgulden - Frederick III (Frankfurt) 1491-1493 back
1 Goldgulden - Frederick III (Frankfurt) 1491-1493 photo
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1 Goldgulden - Frederick III Frankfurt

 
Gold 3.23 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
Emperor
Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1452-1493)
Chamberlain
Philip of Weinsberg Sr. (Philipp von Weinsberg) (1460-1503)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1491-1493
Value
1 Goldgulden
Currency
Goldgulden (1400-1525)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.23 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108693
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Saint John the Baptist standing facing, holding bible and agnus Dei; between his feet the Weinsberg coat of arms.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MOnE nOVA FRAnCF 93

Lettering (regular font): MONE NOVA FRANCF 93

Translation: New coinage of Frankfurt.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Holy Roman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick III, who was the first emperor to issue a gold coin with a standardized weight and purity. This coin was minted in Frankfurt and was used as a means of payment throughout the empire. It weighs 3.23 grams and is made of gold, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.