© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Kuno of Falkenstein ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Apostolic administrator | Kuno of Falkenstein (1368-1371) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1370-1371 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Divided coat of arms of Cologne and Trier.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + ADIIISTRATOR ECCE COLOnEnS
Lettering (regular font): + ADIIISTRATOR ECCE COLONENS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Kuno of Falkenstein ND (1370-1371) coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne (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 Pope Gregory XI, who was instrumental in ending the Western Schism in the Catholic Church, which had divided Europe into rival factions for nearly 40 years. The coin's minting also coincided with the rise of city-states and trade guilds in Europe, which helped to spur economic growth and cultural exchange. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Goldgulden coin was a significant symbol of the economic and political changes taking place during this time.
