© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Guldiner Gold trial strike
1501 year| Gold | 33.93 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1501 |
| Value | 1 Guldiner |
| Currency | Guldiner (1492-1601) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 33.93 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#362187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Vincent standing left, holding Gospels and quill; all within polylobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ᐤ SANCTVS ✽ VIN CENEIVS ✽ 1501 ᐤ
Lettering (regular font): ᐤ SANCTVS ✽ VIN CENEIVS ✽ 1501 ᐤ
Comment
Guldiner pattern struck in Gold in a 10 Goldgulden weight.One of the last appearances of purely Catholic religious iconography in the coinage of a Canton soon to be dominated by Calvin and Zwingli during the struggles of the Reformation.
Interesting fact
The Pattern Guldiner (Gold trial strike) 1501 from City of Bern made of Gold weighing 33.93 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the City of Bern was experiencing significant economic growth and political influence, and the coin was likely used as a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
