© 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 - Maximilian I Frankfurt
| Gold | 3.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1486-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1514-1515 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1400-1525) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#379337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. John the Baptist holding Lamb, small shield between feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONET NOVA FRANCFVRT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Maximilian I (Frankfurt) 1514-1515 coin from the Holy Roman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the first Holy Roman Emperor to introduce a standardized coinage system across the empire. This coin, made of gold and weighing 3.26 grams, was a significant departure from the various local currencies that were previously used in different regions of the empire. The standardization of coinage helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire, and the 1 Goldgulden coin became a widely accepted and trusted form of currency.
