© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Gold Guilder
| Gold (.986) | 3.33 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1643 (1563-1643) |
| Value | 1 Gold Guilder or Florin (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Stephen, standing left, wreathed, in a mandorla, holding a palm leaf in his left hand, intersecting the legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S. STEPHA. PROTHOM.
Translation: Saint Stephen, protomartyr.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Guilder coin from the City of Metz (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, was a religious conflict that involved many European states, including France, and had a profound impact on the continent's political and economic landscape. Despite this, the Gold Guilder coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, reflecting the importance of gold as a store of value during times of uncertainty.
