© 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 ND
| Gold | 3.44 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Frederick III of Saarwerden (Friedrich III von Saarwerden) (1371-1414) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1371-1414 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Cologne with Saarwerden arms in center, within trefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SACRI IMPEI PER ITAL ARCANC
Lettering (regular font): SACRI IMPEI PER ITAL ARCANC
Unabridged legend: Sacri Imperii per Italiam Archicancellarius
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin featuring Frederick III of Saarwerden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued in the late 14th century, a period marked by the rise of city-states and the decline of feudalism. The Archbishopric of Cologne, where the coin was minted, was a powerful and influential state in the region, and the coin likely played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce within the region.
