© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Goldgulden - Lothair of Metternich
1619 year| Gold (.986) | 3.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Trier (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Lothair of Metternich (1599-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.19 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three shields in trefoil with arms at center
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO NO AVR C ON 1619
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Lothair of Metternich 1619 coin from the Archbishopric of Trier (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the coin's namesake, Lothair of Metternich, was a powerful archbishop who played a significant role in the conflict. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin's gold content and intricate design have survived the centuries, making it a valuable and fascinating piece of numismatic history.
