© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Goldgulden
1516 year| Gold | 3.21 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1516 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (16) |
| Currency | Dicken (1499-1535) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#247354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Mary with child over crescent moon, flames surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: S' MARIA O-RA PRO NO'
Lettering (regular font): S' MARIA O-RA PRO NO'
Interesting fact
The Goldgulden 1516 from the City of Basel 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 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 form of currency, with its value based on the gold content and not on any particular ruler or government. This fact highlights the importance of the Goldgulden as a symbol of stability and prosperity during a time of great upheaval.
