1 Goldgulden - Raban of Helmstatt 1437-1438 front 1 Goldgulden - Raban of Helmstatt 1437-1438 back
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1 Goldgulden - Raban of Helmstatt

 
Gold 3.42 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Archbishop
Raban of Helmstatt (1430-1439)
Period
Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1437-1438
Value
1 Goldgulden (20)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.42 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#418456
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three arms ordered in triangle with rosette in center.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: AnO DnI MCCCCXXXVIII

Lettering (regular font): ANO DNI MCCCCXXXVIII

Unabridged legend: Anno Domini 1438

Interesting fact

The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Trier (German States) made of Gold weighing 3.42g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Raban of Helmstatt, who was the Archbishop of Trier from 1437 to 1438. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, as it represents a significant period in the history of the region and the church.