© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Herman IV of Hesse ND
| Gold | 3.23 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Herman IV of Hesse (1475-1480) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1478-1480 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shielded arms on top of long cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MOnE nOVA AVRE BOnnE
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Aurea Bonnensis
Translation: New gold coinage of Bonn.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it was minted during the reign of Herman IV of Hesse, who was a powerful prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of Herman IV on one side and the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Cologne on the other. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Archbishopric, and the coin's small weight of 3.23 grams made it a convenient and practical means of exchange for merchants and traders.
