Goldgulden 1587-1599 front Goldgulden 1587-1599 back
Goldgulden 1587-1599 photo
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Goldgulden

 
Gold 3.24 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Fribourg
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1587-1599
Value
1 Goldgulden (16)
Currency
Guldiner (1530-1619)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.24 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#102211
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross within circle, date in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + SANCTVS * NICOLAVS * 99 *

Interesting fact

The Goldgulden coin from the City of Fribourg, minted between 1587 and 1599, is interesting because it was made of gold and weighed 3.24 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.