An extremely rare medieval gold coin, dating back to 1429, was found near Kamień Pomorski in West Pomerania, Poland.
The Rhenish guilder dates back to the early 15th century and depicts Otto von Ziegenhein, an important figure from the Holy Roman Empire .An extremely rare medieval gold Rhenish coin has been unearthed near Kamień Pomorski in West Pomerania, Poland . The discovery was made by history enthusiast Daniel Kwaśniak, a member of the Saint Cordula Exploration Association.
The coin, which was buried around 10 centimeters deep in the soil before Kwaśniak found it, dates back to the early 15th century, specifically between the years 1429 and 1430. It was prevalent during the time of Otto von Ziegenhein, the Archbishop and Elector of Trier and an important political and religious figure from the Holy Roman Empire.One side of the coin depicts Ziegenhein who is seen wearing liturgical robes.
According to experts, the discovery of coin indicates the region’s historical significance as a center of trade and political interaction in the 15th century. They further state that a coin could have arrived in Pomerania through trade as Rhenish guilders were used in long-distance commerce with Bohemia, Hungary, Switzerland, Moravia, the Netherlands, Spain and France.
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