Fiorini d’oro dell’arcivescovo Werner von Falkenstein
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Fiorini d’oro dell’arcivescovo Werner von Falkenstein
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This finely preserved coin is a goldgulden from Trier, minted during the period of Archbishop Werner von Falkenstein, between 1410 and 1414. As a significant ecclesiastical ruler within the Holy Roman Empire, Werner von Falkenstein’s coinage bore the symbols of his office and faith, with the obverse typically featuring Saint Peter and the reverse showcasing the coat of arms of the archbishopric.
This particular specimen, weighing 3.41 grams, is a valuable piece with a Very Fine (VF) classification, signifying its maintained detail despite centuries. Such coins were not just currency but represented the intertwining of spiritual authority and political power in medieval Germany.
Collectors and historians alike value these goldguldens for their ability to illuminate the era’s complex social and economic structures, making them a window into the past and a prized asset for any collection.