1 Goldgulden - John I ND (1448-1481) front 1 Goldgulden - John I ND (1448-1481) back
1 Goldgulden - John I ND (1448-1481) photo
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1 Goldgulden - John I ND

 
Gold 3.25 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Cleves (Cleves, German States)
Duke
John I (Johann I) (1448-1481)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1448-1481
Value
1 Goldgulden (3.25)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.25 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#377201
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-fold arms of Cleves and Mark superimposed on long cross dividing legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MONE NO AVRE WESATTE

Lettering (regular font): MONE NO AVRE WESATTE

Translation: New gold coinage of Wesel.

Interesting fact

The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Duchy of Cleves, issued during the reign of John I (1448-1481), features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of the House of La Marck, which was the ruling family of the duchy at the time.