© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Goldgulden "Lebuinusgoudgulden" - Frederick III Deventer
1488 year| Gold |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1452-1493) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1488 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1400-1525) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Lebuinis seated in gothic stall, holding crozier. City arms at his feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✶ MOT ✶ DE ✶ DAVENTRIA 88 ✶ – ✶
Unabridged legend: Moneta de Daventria
Translation: Coinage of Deventer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Lebuinusgoudgulden" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1440 to 1493. The coin was minted in Deventer, which is a city in the Netherlands, and it was made of gold. The coin's design features an image of St. Lebuinus, a missionary and bishop who is considered the patron saint of Deventer. The coin's name, "Lebuinusgoudgulden," combines the name of the saint with the Dutch word for "golden guilder," which was the currency used in the Holy Roman Empire at the time. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and it is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the rich cultural and religious heritage of the region.
