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Goldgulden ND
| Gold | 3.17 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1501-1600 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (1.8) |
| Currency | Guldiner (1492-1601) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#180046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Orb in quadrilobe within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + FRIDERI · II · LIBERTA · AVTHOR
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (3.17g, Vary Fine - Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3542. Sold for 19,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Goldgulden coin from the City of Bern, minted between 1501 and 1600, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The coin weighs 3.17 grams, which is a significant amount of gold for a circulating coin. This coin was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value, and its gold content made it a reliable and trustworthy form of currency.
