© 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 Groningen ND
| Gold | 3.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1486-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1493-1508 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1400-1525) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#316250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length figure of Saint John the Baptist, nimbate, holding lamb in his left hand, right hand raised in blessing. Between his feet the city shield.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +mOnE' AVRE' GROnInGENS'
Lettering (regular font): +MONE' AVRE' GRONINGENS'
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova Groningensis
Translation: Gold coin of Groningen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Maximilian I (Groningen) ND (1493-1508) 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 3.06g, was a significant departure from the various local currencies that were previously used in different regions of the empire, and it helped to establish a unified monetary system that facilitated trade and commerce across the region.
