© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Double Gold Florin - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne
1614 year| Gold (.952) | 6.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Sedan (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry of the Tour d'Auvergne (1591-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1614 |
| Value | 2 Gold Florin (6) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold (.952) |
| Weight | 6.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Foliate cross with crowned H's in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVP PRINCEPS SEDANI ET RAVCVRTII
Translation: ... sovereign prince of Sedan and Raucourt.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Gold Florin - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne 1614 from Principality of Sedan (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the Principality of Sedan was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coins, such as this double gold florin, which was worth twice the value of a standard gold florin.
