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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Theodoric II of Moers Riehl
1438 year| Gold | 3.51 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 | 1438 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three shielded arms positioned as a trefoil clover around dot. Trier/Helmstatt left, Palatinate/Bavaria right and Mainz below.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + AnO DnI MCCCCXXXVIII
Lettering (regular font): + ANO DNI MCCCCXXXVIII
Unabridged legend: Anno Domini 1438
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features an image of Theodoric II of Moers, who was a powerful bishop and politician in the 15th century. He played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire and was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church. The coin's design, which includes Theodoric's image, was created by the artist Riehl and is considered a rare and valuable example of medieval numismatics.
