1 Goldgulden - Kuno II of Falkenstein ND (1386-1388) front 1 Goldgulden - Kuno II of Falkenstein ND (1386-1388) back
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1 Goldgulden - Kuno II of Falkenstein ND

 
Gold 3.53 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Archbishop
Kuno II of Falkenstein (1362-1388)
Period
Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1386-1388
Value
1 Goldgulden (20)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.53 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#418404
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arms in trefoil with three smaller arms in corners.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MONETA VESLEnSES

Lettering (regular font): MONETA VESLENSES

Unabridged legend: Moneta Weselensis

Translation: Money of Wesel.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Kuno II of Falkenstein ND (1386-1388) coin from the Archbishopric of Trier (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Kuno II of Falkenstein, who was the Archbishop of Trier from 1366 to 1388. During his reign, the Archbishopric of Trier was facing financial difficulties, and the minting of gold coins like the 1 Goldgulden was a way for the archbishopric to generate revenue and maintain its economic power. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and prestige of the archbishopric at the time.