1 Goldgulden - Jakob I of Sierck ND (1439-1443) front 1 Goldgulden - Jakob I of Sierck ND (1439-1443) back
1 Goldgulden - Jakob I of Sierck ND (1439-1443) photo
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1 Goldgulden - Jakob I of Sierck ND

 
Gold 3.41 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Archbishop
Jakob I of Sierck (1439-1456)
Period
Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1439-1443
Value
1 Goldgulden (20)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.41 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#418096
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three arms in the shape of a trefoil, T at center.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + MOnETA*nOVA*AVREA*CO’

Lettering (regular font): + MONETA*NOVA*AVREA*CO’

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Trier is that it features an image of St. Peter, who is depicted as the patron saint of the archdiocese, on its reverse side.