© 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
| Gold | 3.45 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 |
| Years | 1420-1423 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (20) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms in pointed quadrefoil with smaller arms in corners.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOn nOV WESALI
Lettering (regular font): MON NOV WESALI
Translation: 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 1420 to 1423. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
