© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Goldgulden - Theodoric II of Moers Walram of Moers as treasurer ND
1445 year| Gold | 3.4 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 | 1445 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#356024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three coats of arms in shape of a trefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + MOnETA ★ nO WAELRA ★ D MRS
Lettering (regular font): + MONETA ★ NO WAELRA ★ D MRS
Translation: New coinage of Walram of Moers.
Comment
Walram of Moers is Treasurer and Dean of Cologne Cathedral. He is the brother of Archbishop Theodoric II.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features a unique blend of religious and secular imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Theodoric II, the Archbishop of Cologne, while the other side features the coat of arms of Walram of Moers, the treasurer. This blending of religious and secular symbols reflects the complex power dynamics at play in the German States during the 15th century.
