1 Goldgulden - Frederick III (Nördlingen) ND (1451-1493) front 1 Goldgulden - Frederick III (Nördlingen) ND (1451-1493) back
1 Goldgulden - Frederick III (Nördlingen) ND (1451-1493) photo
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1 Goldgulden - Frederick III Nördlingen ND

 
Gold 3.41 g -
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
1451-1493
Value
1 Goldgulden
Currency
Goldgulden (1400-1525)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.41 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#107975
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Saint John the Baptist with shielded arms between legs, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin (uncial)

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 last emperor of the House of Habsburg and ruled from 1452 to 1493. The coin features an image of Frederick III on one side and the imperial eagle on the other. The coin was minted in the city of Nördlingen, which was an important center for coin production during the Middle Ages. The 1 Goldgulden coin was a standard circulation coin during its time and was made of gold, weighing 3.41 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.