Gulden - Frederik van Blankenheim ND (1394-1423) front Gulden - Frederik van Blankenheim ND (1394-1423) back
Gulden - Frederik van Blankenheim ND (1394-1423) photo
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Gulden - Frederik van Blankenheim ND

 
Gold 3.43 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States)
Bishop
Frederick III of Blankenheim (Frederik III van Blankenheim) (1393-1423)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1394-1423
Value
1 Guilder (30)
Currency
Groot (1024-1528)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.43 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#340970
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Central shield with Utrecht-Blankenheim arms surrounded by three smaller shields, within a trilobe. Mintmark at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: M • • OnETA • • DAVEn • ° T •

Translation: Coinage of Deventer

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Gulden - Frederik van Blankenheim ND (1394-1423) from Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) made of Gold weighing 3.43 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.