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1 Goldgulden - Udo
| Issuer | East Frisia |
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| Year | 1421-1433 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | A trefoil frame encloses three heraldic shields arranged in a triangular composition: the central shield bears a rampant lion, while the two flanking shields each display a cross-moline, all characteristic of the arms of East Frisia under Udo of Norden. Four small ornamental star-like devices occupy the corners between the lobes of the trefoil. The surrounding legend in uncial Gothic characters reads MONE VDON D NOR, proclaiming the monetary authority of Udo, Lord of Norden. The flan is irregular in outline, as is typical of hammered medieval goldgulden. |
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| Reverse description | The full-length frontal figure of Saint Ludger (Liudger), patron saint of the region, is depicted standing in episcopal vestments, wearing a mitre and holding a crozier in his left hand while his right hand is raised in blessing. The saint's robes are rendered with fine drapery detail characteristic of late medieval hammered coinage. A beaded inner circle frames the figure, with the surrounding legend in uncial Gothic lettering identifying the saint. The reverse closely follows the Rhenish goldgulden tradition in its saintly patron type. |
| Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
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