© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Goldgulden - Matthias VNG BOH R ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.21 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1619 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#366140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned two-headed eagle with globus cruciger on chest dividing legend at the top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATTHIAS · D · G · R · I · VNG · BOH · R
Unabridged legend: Matthias Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Ungariae Bohemiae Rex
Translation: Matthias, by God's grace Emperor of the Romans, King of Hungary and Bohemia
Comment
This type differs from Delmonte 1083 in the titles of Matthias reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was issued during the reign of Matthias, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, and it features an image of him on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Deventer on the other. The use of gold in the coin's composition was a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Dutch Republic during this period. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the city of Deventer, which was an important trading center at the time, highlights the coin's connection to the region's economic and commercial activities.
