German States (Frankfurt): 1495 goldgulden of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    German States (Frankfurt): 1495 goldgulden of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor

    NGC AU58. Cert. #6680046-001. Friedberg-941, Levinson-I-325a. Weight: 3.25 g.

    Obverse: Saint John the Baptist. Reverse: globus cruciger.

    Ex-Sebastian Sänn, Germany, via Münzen Sann MA-Shops storefront, 21 July 2022. Inventory #56089.

    This early, it was not yet regular practice to put dates on European coins, so this piece is interesting for the fact that it is dated to the year 1495, with that date appearing at about 10:00-11:00 on the obverse, in late-medieval style numerals. Note how the "4" is a little curlicue resembling a cancer awareness ribbon.

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    lordmarcovan, Dec 21, 2025
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  3. tibor

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    That beauty is a Levinson I-325a.
     
    tibor, Dec 21, 2025
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    Thanks. You gave me that info before, so I included it.
     
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  5. panzerman

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    Neat Goldgulden !

    His Dad, Friedrich III although he was the HRE, always needed to borrow money to finance wars. When Maximilian married Maria van Burgundy he gained a good looking wife and her wealth.
     
    panzerman, Dec 31, 2025
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