© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
1 Goldgulden - Wolfgang of Dalberg
| Gold | 3.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Wolfgang of Dalberg (1582-1601) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1586-1595 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#176973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small shield of Mainz arms in center of pointed quatrefoil, small shield of arms in each of the points at left, top and right, date in bottom lobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE - NOVA - AVRE - MOGV.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Wolfgang of Dalberg, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1586 to 1595. This was a period of religious tension between Catholics and Protestants, and the Archbishopric of Mainz was a key player in the Catholic Church's efforts to counter the spread of Protestantism. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Wolfgang of Dalberg, indicating that he was still recognized as the legitimate ruler of the region by the Catholic Church.
