© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Otto of Ziegenhain ND
1419 year| Gold | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Trier (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Otto of Ziegenheim (1418-1430) |
| Period | Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1419 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (20) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms in pointed quadrefoil with smaller arms in corners.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOn nOV TREVER
Lettering (regular font): MON NOV TREVER
Translation: New money of Trier.
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 1419 to 1430. This coin was minted during his tenure, and it is believed to be one of the earliest coins to feature a realistic portrait of a ruler, rather than a stylized or idealized image. This makes it a significant piece of numismatic history.
