Gulden 'St. Jansgulden' - William VII Rhineland Monetary Union

Issuer Horn
Year 1405-1414
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Florin (Gulden)
Currency Groot (-1506)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.27 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#–, Delmonte G#
Obverse description St. John standing, facing, holding cross-tipped staff and right hand raised in blessing, St. Johns cross between feet.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering + WELILMV S ALT Z hOR
(Translation: William of Alten and Horn.)
Reverse description Trilobe around 4 shields with the coats of arms of the 4 Princes-elector of the Rhineland Monetary Union. In the last coat of arms the Bavarian diamonds were replaced with the horns of Horn. Latin text between full circles surrounding.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering mONETA DO VERDIS
(Translation: Money of Weert.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1405-1414) - -
Numisquare ID 4690331410
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