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© Sincona AG
1 Goldgulden - Theodoric II of Mörs Riehl ND
| Gold | 3.35 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 |
| Years | 1456-1463 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three shielded arms positioned as a trefoil clover around dot. Mainz right, Palatinate/Bavaria below, Trier/Baden left.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + MOnETA nOVA AVREA RIL
Lettering (regular font): + MONETA NOVA AVREA RIL
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 Mörs, who was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1456 to 1463. The coin was minted during his tenure, and it is believed that the image of Theodoric II was included on the coin as a way to promote his authority and influence within the region. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States during the medieval period.
