© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Gold Florin - John II ND
| Gold | 1.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John II (1475-1478, 1482-1502) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1475-1502 |
| Value | ½ Gold Florin (¾) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ ⵓ DEI ⵓ GRA ⵓ PRS ⵓ AVRIC ⵓ
Lettering (regular font): ✠ ⵓ DEI ⵓ GRA ⵓ PRS ⵓ AVRIC ⵓ
Translation: ... by God's grace, prince of Orange.
Interesting fact
The ½ Gold Florin - John II ND (1475-1502) from Principality of Orange (French States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in Europe, with the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation taking place during the same period. Despite the upheaval, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that showcase the skill of the medieval mint masters.
