© 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 with shield - Amadeus VII ND
| Gold | 2.97 g |
| Issuer | County of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Amadeus VII (1383-1391) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1383-1391 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (2) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#363068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint John the Baptist standing facing, wearing a decorated mantle, blessing with his right hand and holding a long cross with his left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S IOHA NNES B
Translation: St John the Baptist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Florin with shield - Amadeus VII ND (1383-1391) from County of Savoy is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Amadeus VII, who was the Count of Savoy and later became the Duke of Savoy. This period saw the rise of city-states and the growth of trade and commerce, which led to the need for a standardized currency like the Gold Florin. The coin's design, featuring a shield with the Savoyard coat of arms, symbolized the county's power and influence in the region.
