Goldgulden ND (1648) front Goldgulden ND (1648) back
Goldgulden ND (1648) photo
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Goldgulden ND

1648 year
Gold (.900) 3.17 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Basel
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1648
Value
1 Goldgulden (16)
Currency
Thaler (1621- 1798)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
3.17 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#130311
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Small plain orb within six-lobed design.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Goldgulden ND (1648) from City of Basel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many countries were struggling to rebuild their economies. The City of Basel, which was a prominent trading center at the time, issued this coin as a way to promote trade and commerce in the region. Despite the challenges of the time, the Goldgulden ND (1648) remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item to this day.