© 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 - Henry III of Sachsen-Lauenburg
1584 year| Gold | 3.23 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Henry III of Saxe-Lauenbourg (1567-1585) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1584 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler (1511-) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb in pointed trilobe, titles of Rudolf II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOLPHVS • II • ROMA • IMP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in 1584, just a few years after the Protestant Reformation, which had a significant impact on the region and led to the formation of new religious territories and conflicts. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Henry III of Sachsen-Lauenburg, who was a powerful duke and a key figure in the region's politics. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.