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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
1 Goldgulden ND
| Gold | 3.25 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Donauwörth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1544 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
1/2-length crowned and armored figure to right, holding scepter over right shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ CAROLVS ✿ V ✿ ROMA ✿ IMP ✿ SE ✿ AV •
Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Free Imperial City of Donauwörth (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who was trying to standardize coinage across the empire. The Goldgulden was a new denomination introduced by Charles V to replace the older Gold florin, and it was meant to be used as a standardized currency across the empire. This coin is a rare example of this early attempt at standardization and is a valuable piece for collectors of historical coins.