1 Goldgulden ND (1341-1500) front 1 Goldgulden ND (1341-1500) back
1 Goldgulden ND (1341-1500) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Goldgulden ND

 
Gold (.986) 3.59 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States)
Period
Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1341-1500
Value
1 Goldgulden (3.25)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.59 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#280718
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. John the Baptist

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: S IOHANIIES B

Lettering (regular font): S IOHANIIES B

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck is that it was minted during a time when Lübeck was a powerful and influential city in the Hanseatic League, a medieval trading confederation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the city's wealth and economic importance during this period.