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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Florin with bust - Joanna I ND
| Gold | 3.44 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Joanna I of Naples (1343-1382) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1362-1382 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (3) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Jerusalem and Anjou.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ ⵓ COHITSA ⵓ PVICE ⵓ ET ⵓ FORCALQE ⵓ
Lettering (regular font): ✠ ⵓ COHITSA ⵓ PVICE ⵓ ET ⵓ FORCALQE ⵓ
Translation: ... countess of Provence and Forcalquier.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Florin with bust of Joanna I ND (1362-1382) from County of Provence (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Joanna I, who was the Countess of Provence and Queen of Naples, and it features her image on one side and the coat of arms of Provence on the other. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the wealth and power of the ruling dynasty, and it was likely used for large transactions and as a store of value. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
