© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Louis III ND
| Gold | 3.44 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Louis III the Bearded (1410-1436) |
| Period | Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1417-1420 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (20) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms in trilobe, three smaller arms in corners.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + MOnE nOVA BACh
Lettering (regular font): + MONE NOVA BACH
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Bacheracensis
Translation: New coinage of Bacharach.
Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Electors of the Palatinate, minted during the reign of Louis III (1417-1420), is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Palatinate was a key player in the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the region was heavily influenced by the political and economic climate of the time. The 1 Goldgulden coin, made of gold and weighing 3.44 grams, was likely used for large transactions and was a symbol of wealth and power in its time.
