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Goldgulden - Frederick III Basel
| Gold | 3.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1452-1493) |
| Chamberlain | Philip of Weinsberg Sr. (Philipp von Weinsberg) (1460-1503) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1491-1493 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1400-1525) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna with child.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnETA BASILI' 1492
Lettering (regular font): MONETA BASILI' 1492
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Goldgulden - Frederick III (Basel) 1491-1493 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued by Frederick III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1452 to 1493, and it was part of a series of reforms he implemented to stabilize the empire's economy and strengthen its currency. The Goldgulden was a new denomination introduced by Frederick III, and it was intended to replace the older silver-based currency. The use of gold in the coin's production was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and it helped to establish the Goldgulden as a valuable and reliable form of currency throughout Europe.
