© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
1 Goldgulden - Melchior Zobel of Giebelstadt
1553 year| Gold (.770) | 3.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Melchior Zobel von Giebelstadt (1544-1558) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1553 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.770) |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#162461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS. V. ROMA. IMP. SE. AV.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was minted in 1553, during the reign of Melchior Zobel, who was the Bishop of Würzburg from 1540 to 1558. This was a period of religious upheaval, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Catholic Church was facing challenges to its authority. Additionally, the coin was issued during a time of economic growth and trade, as the German States were becoming increasingly involved in international commerce. The 1 Goldgulden coin would have been a valuable and highly sought-after currency during this time, and its gold content would have made it a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
