© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Gulden Siege issue
1551 year| Silver | 15.83 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Schmalkaldic War (1545-1552) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1551 |
| Value | 1 Gulden (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.83 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#216127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5-petaled rose, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VERBVM. DOMINI. MA. IN. ET(E)(R).
Comment
Struck during the siege against Moritz of Saxony.Interesting fact
The 1 Gulden (Siege issue) 1551 from City of Magdeburg (German States) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The city of Magdeburg was under siege by the Catholic League, a military alliance of Catholic states, and the coin was likely minted to help finance the city's defense. Despite the challenges faced by the city, the coin's design remains impressive, featuring a detailed image of the city's patron saint, St. Maurice, on one side and the coat of arms of Magdeburg on the other.
