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© Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
1 Gulden - Frederick III Zwolle ND
1488 year| Gold | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1488 |
| Value | Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#371444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb in trilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ FREDRIC' ✿ RO'An' ✿ IMPEAT'
Lettering (regular font): ✠ FREDRIC' ✿ RO'AN' ✿ IMPEAT'
Unabridged legend: Fredericus Romanorum Imperator
Translation: Frederick, emperor of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Frederick III (Zwolle) ND (1488) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "Z" in the center, which represents the City of Zwolle. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "CIVITAS ZWOLLENSIS" (City of Zwolle). This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins issued by the Dutch States during the same period and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.