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© CGB
Gold Guilder - Steven II of La Garde ND
| Gold (.906) | 3.46 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Arles (French States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Steven of La Garde (1351-1361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1351-1361 |
| Value | 1 Florin |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold (.906) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#106081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fleur de lis, text around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S ★ AREL’ - ARCh’P’ .
Translation: Steven, Archibishop of Arles.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Guilder - Steven II of La Garde ND (1351-1361) from Archbishopric of Arles (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 Pope Innocent VI, who was instrumental in establishing the first papal mint in Avignon, which produced this coin. This coin's minting was a significant event in the history of numismatics, as it marked the beginning of a new era in coin production and helped to standardize currency across Europe.
