© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Gold Florin - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne
1614 year| Gold (.952) | 3.36 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Sedan (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry of the Tour d'Auvergne (1591-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1614 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (3) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold (.952) |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#360367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the lordship of Sedan.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVP PRINCEPS SEDANI ET RAV
Translation: ... sovereign prince of Sedan and Raucourt.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 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 gold florin, which features Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, the Duke of Sedan, on one side and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this time period.
