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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Goldgulden - John IV of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim
1573 year| Gold | 3.14 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John IV of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim (Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blanckenheim) (1569-1592) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1573 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Goldgulden) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#378090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Maximilian II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMILI. II. IMP. AVG. P. F. DECRE. 1573
Comment
Engel & Lehr book: see plate XXVI, number 9.
Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Bishopric of Strasbourg (French States) made of Gold weighing 3.14 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of John IV of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim in 1573, which was a time of significant religious and political upheaval in Europe.
