1 Reichsguldiner 1559-1564 front 1 Reichsguldiner 1559-1564 back
1 Reichsguldiner 1559-1564 photo
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1 Reichsguldiner

 
Silver (.931) 24.62 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1556-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1564
Value
1 Guldenthaler = 60 Kreuzer
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1527-1619)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
24.62 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132365
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, '60' in orb on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINANDI. IMP. AVG. P. F. DECRET(O).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Reichsguldiner coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg is that it features an image of the Imperial Eagle on one side and the coat of arms of Nuremberg on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, who ruled from 1556 to 1564. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the city's loyalty to the Holy Roman Empire and its emperor.