1 Goldgulden - Werner of Falkenstein ND (1399-1402) front 1 Goldgulden - Werner of Falkenstein ND (1399-1402) back
1 Goldgulden - Werner of Falkenstein ND (1399-1402) photo
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1 Goldgulden - Werner of Falkenstein ND

 
Gold 3.46 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Archbishop
Werner of Falkenstein (1388-1418)
Period
Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1399-1402
Value
1 Goldgulden (20)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.46 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#418666
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quatrefoil with central shielded arms and 4 shielded arms surrounding.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MOnETA nOVA COVELEnSIS

Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOVA COVELENSIS

Translation: New money of Koblenz.

Interesting fact

The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Trier, minted during the reign of Werner of Falkenstein (1399-1402), features a unique design element - a stylized image of the Archbishop's mitre, which was a symbol of the issuer's authority and power.