1 Goldgulden - Louis III ND (1425) front 1 Goldgulden - Louis III ND (1425) back
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1 Goldgulden - Louis III ND

1425 year
Gold 3.44 g -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Louis III the Bearded (1410-1436)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1425
Value
1 Goldgulden (20)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.44 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108177
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with three-leafed floral ends, shielded arms of Pfalz/Bavaria, Mainz, Trier and Cologne in corners. Legend surrounding.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Louis III ND (1425) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by Louis III, who was the Elector Palatine at the time, and it was used as a means of promoting trade and commerce in the region. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not highly valued at the time, and it was not until later that it became a sought-after collector's item. Today, the 1 Goldgulden - Louis III ND (1425) coin is considered a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.