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© Schulman auction house
Gulden "Saint Martin's Gulden" - David of Burgundy ND
1464 year| Gold | 3.35 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | David of Burgundy (David van Bourgondië) (1457-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1464 |
| Value | 1 Guilder (30) |
| Currency | Groot (1024-1528) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#325293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Saint Martin, sitting in a gothic stall, wearing miter, holding a crozier in left hand and raising right hand in blessing. A shield Utrecht arms at his feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS MARTIn ✶ EPIS
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Martinus episcopus
Translation: Saint Martin, bishop
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Saint Martin's Gulden" coin is that it features an image of David of Burgundy, who was the Bishop of Utrecht from 1456 until his death in 1464. The coin was minted during his episcopacy, and it is believed that the image of David on the coin was meant to symbolize the bishop's authority and influence in the region.
