1493 Germany-Luneburg 1 Gold Gulden NGC AU62

The 1493 Germany-Lüneburg 1 Gold Gulden, graded NGC AU62, is a historically significant coin from the late medieval period of the Holy Roman Empire. Lüneburg was an important member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful commercial network that dominated trade in Northern Europe. The city's wealth was largely driven by the salt trade, which played a crucial role in preserving food and fueling economic growth.

The obverse of the coin features a religious or heraldic symbol, often depicting St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of Lüneburg, holding a lamb or a staff. This imagery reflects the strong influence of Christianity in governance and daily life. Some variations of Lüneburg's gold guldens also include the lion emblem from the Duchy’s coat of arms, representing strength and authority.

The reverse displays a cross, a reference to Christian faith, surrounded by inscriptions denoting the issuing authority or the coin's denomination. The intricate design elements reinforce the legitimacy of the coin and its acceptance in trade throughout the Holy Roman Empire and beyond.