© 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 "St. Jansgoudgulden" - Reinhard von Schoonvorst ND
| Gold | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Valkenburg (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Reinhard I of Schönau (Reinoud I van Schoonvorst) (1347-1371) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1354-1356 |
| Value | Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#330701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint John the Baptist standing, facing, holding long cross over his left shoulder, Legend ends with eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: × S × IONANNES · B ·
Translation: Saint John the Baptist
Comment
VdChijs catalogs this coin on plate XX, without sub-numbering. The text gives a different legend than the images shows though.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the St. Jansgoudgulden coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch States. The coin was issued by Reinhard von Schoonvorst, a knight who served as the Lord of Valkenburg, and it features an image of St. John the Baptist on one side and a shield with the Valkenburg arms on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed 3.49 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item today. Despite its age, the coin remains a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Netherlands.
