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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Joachim II Hector
1557 year| Gold | 3.25 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Joachim II Hector (1535-1571) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLV V ROMA IMPE SEMPE AVGVS 1557
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Joachim II Hector 1557 from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Joachim II Hector, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg from 1553 to 1571. During his reign, Joachim II Hector implemented a number of economic and military reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 1 Goldgulden coin was part of this new coinage system and was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the German States.
