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Florin ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.52 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Florence (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of Florence (1115-1532) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1533 |
| Value | 1 Florin |
| Currency | Fiorino (1115-1532) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate St. John standing facing, with staff and coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • S • IOHA NNES • B •
Comment
Francesco de Roberto Martelli as mintmasterInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Florin ND (1510-1533) from Republic of Florence (Italian States) is that it was the first gold coin to be issued by the Republic of Florence, and it was introduced during the reign of Lorenzo de' Medici, also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent. The coin was minted in 1510 and was used as a standard circulation coin until 1533. It was made of gold (.999) and weighed 3.52 grams. The coin was a significant innovation in coinage at the time, as it was one of the first gold coins to be issued in Europe, and it paved the way for the use of gold coins in international trade and commerce.