© 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 - Charles I, Dauphin ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Vienne (Dauphiné) (French States) |
|---|---|
| Dauphin | Charles I (1349-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1349-1364 |
| Value | 1 Gold Guilder |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. John standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · S · IOHANNES · B ·🐬
Translation: Saint John the Baptist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Guilder - Charles I, Dauphin ND (1349-1364) from County of Vienne (Dauphiné) (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was the Dauphin of France and the future Charles V. This was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development, with the rise of trade and commerce, and the emergence of new technologies and artistic movements. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and sophistication of the time, and its preservation in such good condition is a testament to the care and attention given to it by collectors over the centuries.
