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Goldgulden - Frederick III Basel ND
| Gold | 3.31 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 | 1478-1490 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1400-1525) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Mary holding baby Jesus, Weinsberg arms below.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA:NO / BASILIEN'
Lettering (regular font): MONETA:NO / BASILIEN'
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Goldgulden - Frederick III (Basel) ND (1478-1490) coin from the Holy Roman Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick III, who was the first Holy Roman Emperor to establish a centralized minting system, which helped to standardize coinage across the empire. This coin, made of gold and weighing 3.31 grams, would have been a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
