© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Florin - Gaston Phoebus ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Gaston Phoebus (1343-1391) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1343-1391 |
| Value | 1 Florin (5⁄4) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. John the Baptist standing facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S IOHANNENS B
Translation: Saint John the Baptiste.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Florin - Gaston Phoebus ND (1343-1391) from Lordship of Béarn (French States) is that it was minted during the reign of Gaston Phoebus, who was the Count of Foix and Viscount of Béarn from 1343 until his death in 1391. He was known for his military campaigns and his love of the arts, and his reign saw the flourishing of culture and trade in the region. The coin itself is made of gold and weighs 3.5 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
