1 Gulden - Frederick IV 1608 front 1 Gulden - Frederick IV 1608 back
1 Gulden - Frederick IV 1608 photo
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1 Gulden - Frederick IV

1608 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Frederick IV (1583-1610)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1608
Value
1 Gulden = 26 Albus (¾)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#196405
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Date divided by lion on top of helmet.

Script: Latin

Comment

Slg. Noss 257

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Gulden - Frederick IV 1608 from Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick IV, who was the Elector Palatine from 1583 to 1610. During his reign, the Palatinate was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its silver content made it a valuable and sought-after commodity.