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Goldgulden
1530 year| Gold | 3.17 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1530 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (1.8) |
| Currency | Guldiner (1492-1601) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#180049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle facing left within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRID ; II · RO ; I H ' ET · SICILI · REX ᐤ
Translation:
Fridrich II Romanorum Imperator, Hieronimi et Sicilii Rex.
Frederick II, Roman Emperor, King of Sicily and Jerusalem.
Comment
The legend on the reverse refers to Frederick II, King of Sicily (1198-1250), King of Germany (1212-1250), King of Italy (1220-1250), Holy Roman Emperor (1220-1250) and King of Jerusalem (1225-1228). Frederick has granted the city of Bern independence from the Empire and the right to mint its own coins in 1218.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (0.32g, About Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3520. Sold for 27,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Goldgulden 1530 from the City of Bern is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the use of gold coins was still a relatively new practice in Europe, and the Goldgulden 1530 is considered one of the earliest gold coins to be minted in the continent. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
