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Gold Florin of Provence - Joanna I IOHANA DEI GR IhR SICIL REG ND
1372 year| Gold | 3.01 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Joanna I of Naples (1343-1382) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1372 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (3) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#362212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint John the Baptist standing facing, holding cross-tipped scepter decorated with pellet and raising right hand in benediction.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +· S· IOH · ANNES· B·
Translation: Saint John, the Baptist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Florin of Provence - Joanna I (IOHANA DEI GR IhR SICIL REG) ND (1372) is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Joanna I of Naples, who was also known as Joanna of Anjou. She was a powerful and influential queen who ruled over the Kingdom of Naples and the County of Provence in the 14th century. The coin's design features her name and title in Latin, "IOHANA DEI GR IhR SICIL REG," which means "Joanna, by the grace of God, Queen of Sicily and Jerusalem." This coin is a rare and valuable example of medieval numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
