1 Goldgulden - Otto of Ziegenhain ND (1418-1419) front 1 Goldgulden - Otto of Ziegenhain ND (1418-1419) back
1 Goldgulden - Otto of Ziegenhain ND (1418-1419) photo
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1 Goldgulden - Otto of Ziegenhain ND

 
Gold 3.42 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Archbishop
Otto of Ziegenheim (1418-1430)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1418-1419
Value
1 Goldgulden (20)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.42 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#418407
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2-fold arms in pointed trilobe.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + MOnETA nOVA WESALIEn

Lettering (regular font): + MONETA NOVA WESALIEN

Unabridged legend: New money of Wesel.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Trier is that it features an image of Otto of Ziegenhain, who was the Archbishop of Trier from 1418 to 1419. This coin was minted during his reign and is a rare example of a gold coin from this time period.