© 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 | 3.5 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 | 1372-1385 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shielded arms within sexfoil, three dots in corners.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + SACRI IHIPEI MOnETA TVII
Lettering (regular font): + SACRI IHIPEI MONETA TVII
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 1372 to 1385. The 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.
