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© Schulman auction house
Gulden "Postulaatgulden" ND
| Electrum | 1.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Frisia (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1506 |
| Value | 1 Gulden |
| Currency | Gold Gulden (1420-1498) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.99 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#333836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms i trilobe within beaded inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✥ MONET'⋆ NOVA⋆ AVREA⋆ GRONI
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova aurea Groningensis
Translation: New gold coinage of Groningen
Interesting fact
The Postulaatgulden coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch States. The coin was introduced as a new standardized currency to replace the various local currencies that were in use at the time. This coin was made of electrum, a rare and valuable metal that was highly prized for its durability and resistance to corrosion. Despite its small weight of 1.99g, the Postulaatgulden coin was considered a significant innovation in coinage and played an important role in the development of the Dutch economy during the 16th century.
