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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Louis IV
| Gold | 3.41 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Louis IV the Meek (1436-1449) |
| Period | Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1436-1438 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (20) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three arms arranged in triangle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: AnO DnI MCCCCXXXVII
Lettering (regular font): ANO DNI MCCCCXXXVII
Unabridged legend: Anno Domini 1437
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Louis IV 1436-1438 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 the Electors of the Palatinate, who were powerful nobles who played a significant role in the political and economic life of the region. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing demand for a standardized form of currency in the region, as well as the increasing influence of the Renaissance and its emphasis on trade and commerce. The fact that it was made of gold and weighs 3.41 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin in its time.
