© 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 - Robert ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bar (Bar, French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Robert I (1354-1411) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1360-1375 |
| Value | 1 Florin (3.5) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Full-length nimbate figure of Saint John the Baptist dividing legend, holding cross-tipped staff in left hand and raising right hand in blessing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · IOHANNES · B 👑
Translation: Saint John the Baptist.
Interesting fact
The Gold Guilder - Robert ND (1360-1375) from Duchy of Bar (Bar, French States) is an interesting coin because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Robert I, who was the first duke of Bar to issue gold coins. The coin's design features an image of Robert I on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Bar on the other. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the traditional use of silver in coinage at the time, and it reflects the growing influence of the gold standard in European economics. Additionally, the coin's weight and purity of gold (.986) were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, making it a unique and valuable piece of numismatic history.