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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Theodoric II of Moers Riehl
1438 year| Gold | 3.43 g | 22 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 | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three shielded arms positioned as a trefoil clover. Mainz right, Palatinate/Bavaria left and Trier/Helmstatt 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 prince-elector and archbishop of Cologne in the 15th century. The coin was minted in 1438 during his reign, and it is made of gold, weighing 3.43 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians interested in the history of the German States and the Holy Roman Empire.
