Lot 601
Frankfurt am Main. Goldgulden, 1621. Fr-970a. 3.14 grams. 22.76 mm. Haloed St. John standing facing right with lamb in right arm and left hand on Frankfurt shield breaking legend. Leg. *MO*NO*AVREA*RE - IP* FRANCOFVRT Reverse Orb. Leg:*FERDINAN*II*ROM*IMP*SEMP*AVG:1621133. NGC graded AU-50.
Frankfurt was the site of the election of the Emperors and the meeting place of the German Diets. This placed it as one of the most important medieval cities of Europe. Later Frankfurt accepted the Reformation, and therefore lost some of its luster, but continued to hold the elections.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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