© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Rupert I ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Rupert I (Ruprecht I) (1356-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1366-1371 |
| 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#417489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. John standing facing, eagle besides head.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: S IOhANsES B
Lettering (regular font): S IOHANSES B
Translation: Saint John the Baptist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Electors of the Palatinate is that it was minted during the reign of Rupert I, who was the first King of Germany and the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was issued during a time of great political and economic change in Europe, and its gold content made it a valuable and highly sought-after currency.
