Double Gold Florin - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne ND (1614) front Double Gold Florin - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne ND (1614) back
Double Gold Florin - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne ND (1614) photo
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Double Gold Florin - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne ND

1614 year
Gold (.952) 6.54 g -
Description
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
6.54 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#367454
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double branched cross with crowned H's in angles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVP PRINCEP 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 ND (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.