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1 Goldgulden - Reinald
| Issuer | County of Jülich |
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| Year | 1402-1423 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Full-length frontal effigy of Saint John the Baptist standing, holding a long cross-scepter; the figure rendered in the Gothic style typical of Rhenish goldgulden of the early fifteenth century. A circular Latin legend in uncial lettering surrounds the central device within a beaded or linear border. |
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| Reverse description | Central heraldic shield of Jülich set within a trefoil frame, with three additional heraldic shields positioned at the three terminal lobes of the trefoil, each bearing arms of associated territories. A circular Latin legend in uncial lettering surrounds the entire composition within a beaded or linear border. |
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Reinald II of Jülich issued this goldgulden during a period when Rhenish princes were under sustained pressure from the currency agreements of the Rhenish Mint Union, which attempted — with limited success — to enforce consistent fineness standards across participating territories. Jülich's participation was intermittent at best, and issues from this period show varying adherence to the agreed weight standard.
Noss's classification of this type took decades to stabilize; early attributions frequently conflated Jülich issues with those of neighboring Berg under shared dynastic rule.