Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Goldgulden - Frederick III of Saarwerden Bonn ND
1387 year| Gold | 3.51 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Frederick III of Saarwerden (Friedrich III von Saarwerden) (1371-1414) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1387 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Archiepiscopal arms of Cologne/Saarwerden within angled trefoil; arms of Münzenberg, Mainz, and Pfalz-Bayern in lobes.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • mOnE • • TA BVn • • EnSIS •
Comment
Type with ring with dot between legs.© Image courtesy of Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
Type with eagle between legs.
© Image courtesy of Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features an image of Frederick III of Saarwerden, who was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1370 to 1387. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Cologne. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a gold coin from the German States during the Middle Ages.
