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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Theodoric II of Moers Riehl
1437 year| Gold | 3.47 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Theodoric II of Moers (1414-1463) |
| Period | Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1437 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three shielded arms positioned as a trefoil clover around dot. Mainz left, Trier/Helmstatt right and Palatinate/Bavaria below.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + AnO DnI MCCCCXXXVII
Lettering (regular font): + ANO DNI MCCCCXXXVII
Unabridged legend: Anno Domini 1437
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) is that it features an image of Theodoric II of Moers, who was a powerful bishop and politician in the 15th century. The coin was minted in 1437 and is made of gold, weighing 3.47 grams. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
