© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
Goldgulden
1521 year| Gold | 3.19 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1521 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (16) |
| Currency | Dicken (1499-1535) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.19 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Mary with child.
Lettering: S.'MARIA: / ORA:PRON
Interesting fact
The Goldgulden 1521 from the City of Basel is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few specimens known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, with the rise of the Habsburg Empire and the Protestant Reformation. Despite the turmoil of this period, the Goldgulden remained a stable and trusted currency, and its value was equivalent to that of a gold ducat.
