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Gulden - Frederik van Blankenheim ND
| Gold | 3.35 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Frederick III of Blankenheim (Frederik III van Blankenheim) (1393-1423) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1393-1423 |
| Value | 1 Guilder (30) |
| Currency | Groot (1024-1528) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#340857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cruciform coats-of-arms within double linear quadrilobe; trefoils in spandrels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DnS • FRIDERIC’ • EPC • TRAIECTEnS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Gulden - Frederik van Blankenheim ND (1393-1423) from Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) made of Gold weighing 3.35 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Bishopric of Utrecht was a powerful and influential state in the Low Countries during the Middle Ages, and the minting of this coin reflects the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region during this period. The use of gold in the coin's production also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.
