1 Goldgulden - John II of Nassau ND (1397-1419) front 1 Goldgulden - John II of Nassau ND (1397-1419) back
1 Goldgulden - John II of Nassau ND (1397-1419) photo
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1 Goldgulden - John II of Nassau ND

 
Gold 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Archbishop
John II (1397-1419)
Period
Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1397-1419
Value
1 Goldgulden (20)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#167604
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mainz arms within quatrefoil, arms of Cologne, Trier, Bavaria/Pfalz and Nassau in tips.

Script: Latin

Comment

Höchst mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it features an image of John II of Nassau, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1397 to 1419. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Mainz. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a gold coin from the German States during the Middle Ages.