© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Frederick III of Saarwerden Bonn ND
| Gold | 3.49 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Frederick III of Saarwerden (Friedrich III von Saarwerden) (1371-1414) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1404-1409 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Peter seated on throne turned slightly right, holding cross and key.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnETA BVnESI
Lettering (regular font): MONETA BVNESI
Unabridged legend: Moneta Bunensis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin featuring Frederick III of Saarwerden (Bonn) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick III, who was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1404 to 1409. This period saw the rise of city-states and the decline of feudalism, and the coin reflects this shift in power dynamics. The coin's gold content and intricate design also demonstrate the wealth and sophistication of the Archbishopric of Cologne during this time.
