Cologne (1426-32) goldgulden Fr-796

Sincona sale 33, lot 2242

This specimen was lot 2242 in Sincona sale 33 (Zürich, October 2016), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"Köln, Erzbistum, Dietrich II. von Mörs, 1414-1463 Goldgulden o. J. (1426-32). Fast sehr schön-sehr schön. (Germany, archbishopric of Cologne, Dietrich II of Mors, 1414-63, undated goldgulden. Almost very fine-very fine.)"

The archbishop of Cologne was one of the most prolific issuers of gold coins in the late middle ages but output declined drastically after the Reformation.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.5 g, .986 gold, .110 troy oz AGW, this specimen 3.37 g.

Catalog reference: Riehl Noss 345. Fr-796.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017
• ^[1]Jürg Richter, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 33, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.

Link to:

• Cologne (1425) goldgulden Fr-795
• 1437 goldgulden
• Coins and currency dated 1426
• return to coins of German States, Cologne