© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Gold Florin - Philip I of Rouvres ND
| Gold | 3.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip I of Rouvres (1349-1361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1350-1361 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint John standing facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S IOHANNES B
Translation: Saint John, the baptist.
Interesting fact
The Gold Florin - Philip I of Rouvres ND (1350-1361) from Duchy of Burgundy (French States) is an extremely rare coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War taking place during Philip I's reign. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that showcase the skill of the medieval minting process.
