1 Goldgulden - Rupert II ND (1390-1398) front 1 Goldgulden - Rupert II ND (1390-1398) back
1 Goldgulden - Rupert II ND (1390-1398) photo
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1 Goldgulden - Rupert II ND

 
Gold 3.35 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Robert II (Ruprecht II) (1390-1398)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1390-1398
Value
1 Goldgulden (20)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.35 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#417605
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Central shielded arms of Bavaria/Pfalz with surrounding shielded arms of Mainz, Münzenberg and Saarwerden all within trefoil.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MOnETA I OPPEnhEI

Lettering (regular font): MONETA I OPPENHEI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Rupert II ND (1390-1398) coin from Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Rupert II, who was the King of the Romans and the Elector Palatine, and it was used as a means of promoting trade and commerce within the region. The coin's gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and highly sought-after currency, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.