© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
2 Goldgulden - Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn
| Gold | 6.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn (1573-1617) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1579 |
| Value | 2 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#429632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
1/2-length facing figure of St. Kilian, small shield with imperial orb below in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RVDOLPH II RO IMP SEMP AVG
S K
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Goldgulden - Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn 1578-1579 from Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a hedgehog on the reverse side. The hedgehog was a symbol of the Bishopric of Würzburg and was included in the coin's design to signify the coin's origin and authenticity.
