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Goldgulden - Maximilian I
1505 year| Gold (.986) | 3.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1486-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1505 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1400-1525) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Mary with child, flames surrounding, arms of Eberhard von Königstein below.
Lettering: .MONETA.N. / BASILI.1505
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Goldgulden - Maximilian I 1505 from Holy Roman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the first Holy Roman Emperor to introduce a standardized coinage system across the empire. This coin, made of .986 gold and weighing 3.28 grams, was a significant departure from the various local currencies that were previously used in different regions of the empire. The introduction of the Goldgulden helped to establish a uniform currency system, facilitating trade and commerce across the Holy Roman Empire.
