Gold Florin with crown - Joanna I ND (1365-1367) front Gold Florin with crown - Joanna I ND (1365-1367) back
Gold Florin with crown - Joanna I ND (1365-1367) photo
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Gold Florin with crown - Joanna I ND

 
Gold 3.44 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Provence (French States)
Countess
Joanna I of Naples (1343-1382)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1365-1367
Value
1 Gold Florin (3)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.44 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#361997
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. John standing facing.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +· S· IOHANNES· B·

Translation: Saint John, the Baptist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Gold Florin with crown - Joanna I ND (1365-1367) from County of Provence (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Kingdom of France. The coin was issued during the reign of Joanna I, who was the Countess of Provence and Queen of France, and it features a crown on the obverse side, indicating her royal status. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin remained a popular form of currency throughout Europe, reflecting the enduring value of gold as a medium of exchange.