© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Goldgulden - Froben of Mösskirsch
1611 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Helfenstein-Gundelfingen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Froben Christopher (1573-1622) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1611 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#129466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, arms of Austria and Burgundy on breast, titles of Rudolf II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .RVDOLPHVS.II. / .ROM.IMP.P.F.AVG.
Comment
Only three pieces known to exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Froben of Mösskirsch 1611 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "F" and "M" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for the mint master's name, Froben, and the name of the county, Mösskirsch. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a prized collector's item for numismatists.