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Gulden "Sint Jansgoudgulden" - Arnold of Egmont ND
| Gold (.500) (Fineness differed. Initially it was .771, but was soon lowered to .500) | 2.99 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Arnold (1423-1465, 1471-1473) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1423-1473 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.500) (Fineness differed. Initially it was .771, but was soon lowered to .500) |
| Weight | 2.99 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#38894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Five shields with the coats of arms arranged in shape of cross, within quadrilobe: top: Arnhem, middle line: Roermond, Nijmegen, Zutphen, bottom: fantasy shield?
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ DVX · ARNOLD'· GEL· Z · IVL· Z · COMIS· Z ·
Lettering (regular font): ✠ DVX · ARNOLD'· GEL· Z · IVL· Z · COMIS· Z ·
Unabridged legend: Dux Arnoldus Gelriensis et Juliacensis Comes Zutphanensis
Translation: Duke Arnold of Gelderland and Julich, Count of Zutphen
Comment
This coin is also referred to as 'Goudgulden'.There is a typo on this coin: 'COMIS' should be 'COMES'.
Coats of arms of Arnhem, Roermond, Nijmegen, and Zutphen (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sint Jansgoudgulden coin is that it was made of gold with a fineness of .500, which was lowered from its initial fineness of .771. This change in fineness indicates that the coin's composition was altered during its production, possibly to adjust its value or to make it more durable for circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1423-1473) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Gulden "Sint Jansgoudgulden" - Arnold of Egmont ND (1423-1473) coin.
