© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Goldgulden - George III of Limpurg
| Gold (.986) | 3.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | George III of Limpurg (Georg III von Limpurg) (1505-1522) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1508 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length figures of Emperor Heinrich II and St. Kunigunde holding model
of cathedral, small shield of Limpurg arms at bottom.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg, minted during the reign of George III of Limpurg (1506-1508), is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of .986 gold, which is a high percentage of gold content for a circulating coin. This indicates that the coin was intended to be a valuable and reliable medium of exchange, reflecting the wealth and power of the Bishopric of Bamberg during that time.
