© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
2 Goldgulden ND
1525 year| Gold | 6.48 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1525 |
| Value | 2 Goldgulden (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#377848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb within 6 arches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVREVS. VRBIS. ARGENTINAE. NVMMVS.
Comment
See Engel & Lehr, plate XXXIII, no. 13.
Interesting fact
The 2 Goldgulden coin from the City of Strasbourg (French States) made of Gold weighing 6.48 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known to exist. It was minted in 1525, during a time when gold coins were not commonly used in circulation, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
