½ Florin - John II (Barcelona) ND (1458-1461) front ½ Florin - John II (Barcelona) ND (1458-1461) back
½ Florin - John II (Barcelona) ND (1458-1461) photo
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½ Florin - John II Barcelona ND

 
Gold (.750) 1.8 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
Count
John II (1458-1479)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1458-1461
Value
½ Florin (⅜)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Gold (.750)
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#125059
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Fleur-de-lis. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARAGO REX IOA

Translation: John king of Aragon

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Florin - John II (Barcelona) ND (1458-1461) coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Principality of Catalonia. The coin was issued by King John II of Aragon, who was facing opposition from the Catalan nobility and the Generalitat, the Catalan parliament. Despite this, the coin still features the king's name and title, highlighting his authority and influence in the region.