© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gulden "St. Jansgulden" - Dirk Loef ND
| Gold | 3.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Lords of Horn (Horn, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Dirk Loef (1357-1368) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1358-1374 |
| Value | Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#416888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. John standing facing, eagle beside head.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: S IOHA NNES B
Lettering (regular font): S IOHA NNES B
Translation: Saint John the Baptist.
Interesting fact
The St. Jansgulden coin features a unique design, with one side depicting a portrait of Dirk Loef, the Lord of Horn, and the other side bearing an image of St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the city of Horn. This coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region, as the Dutch States were beginning to assert their independence from the Holy Roman Empire. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.