An attractive Trierer Goldgulden
Lot 39
GERMANY. Trier, Erzbistum. Werner von Falkenstein, 1388-1418. Goldgulden (Gold, 21 mm, 3.45 g, 9 h), Oberwesel, no date (1400-1402). • - WERNERVS. - .AREPVS TRE• St. John the Baptist standing facing, nimbate, holding cross in his left hand. Rev. ✠MONETA+NOVA+WESALIENSIS Five coat of arms within quatrefoil. Friedberg 3426. Noss 315. Nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Hendrik Hortz, religious studies scholar and journalist, privately acquired from Munthandel G. Henzen on 14 August 2019, ex Heritage Europe 36, 14 November 2012, 2833.


These coins were minted shortly after Archbishop and Elector Werner von Falkenstein seized Oberwesel, a city that had boldly refused him homage. Notably, this siege marked the first recorded use of black powder guns in the German region.
Starting price:
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700 CHF
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Closing time: 07-Dec-24, 12:19:00 CET
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