1 Goldgulden - Frederick III of Saarwerden ND (1376-1377) front 1 Goldgulden - Frederick III of Saarwerden ND (1376-1377) back
1 Goldgulden - Frederick III of Saarwerden ND (1376-1377) photo
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1 Goldgulden - Frederick III of Saarwerden ND

 
Gold 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Cologne (German States)
Archbishop
Frederick III of Saarwerden (Friedrich III von Saarwerden) (1371-1414)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1376-1377
Value
1 Goldgulden
Currency
Goldgulden (1350-1550)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#415741
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Shielded arms within sexfoil, three dots in corners.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + SACRI IHPEI MOnETA BVnEnS

Lettering (regular font): + SACRI IHPEI MONETA BVNENS

Unabridged legend: Sacri Imperii Moneta Bunensis

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 1376 to 1377. This coin was minted during his reign and is a rare example of a gold coin from this time period.