© Saive Numismatique
© Saive Numismatique
Goldgulden - Sigismund ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Sigismund (1411-1437) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1433-1437 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1400-1525) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The Virgin and the baby Jesus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA*NO BASILIENs
Translation: New coin from Basel
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Goldgulden coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sigismund, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1433 to 1437. Sigismund was a member of the Luxembourg dynasty and was known for his efforts to reform the Holy Roman Empire and strengthen its economy. The Goldgulden coin was likely used as a means of facilitating trade and commerce throughout the empire during this time.
