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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Guilder - Nicolas II of Châtelet ND
| Gold | 3.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Vauvillers (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Nicolas II of Châtelet (1534-1562) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1534-1562 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#369633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trefoiled arms.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + FLOREnVS DnI SVP VVSIS
Lettering (regular font): + FLORENVS DNI SVP VVSIS
Comment
Imitation of Rhine florins (see example below).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Guilder - Nicolas II of Châtelet ND (1534-1562) from Lordship of Vauvillers (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Nicolas II, who was the Lord of Vauvillers and a powerful noble in the French States. However, the coin was minted during a period of civil war in France, known as the Wars of Religion, which lasted from 1562 to 1598. This conflict was fought between Catholics and Protestants, and it had a significant impact on the country's economy and political stability. Despite this turmoil, the Gold Guilder remained a valuable and widely used coin throughout France, and it remains a sought-after collector's item to this day.