© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Guilder - William of La Garde ND
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Arles (French States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | William of La Garde (1361-1374) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1374 |
| Value | 1 Florin |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fleur de lis, text around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: G. AREL ARChP
Translation: William, Archbishop of Arles.
Comment
Poey d'Avant had attributed this type to Gaillard of Saumate, whereas this Florin is contemporary with that minted in Toulouse and Montpellier by John II the Good from 1360.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Guilder coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the French States. The coin was issued by William of La Garde, who was the Archbishop of Arles, and it was used as a means of currency during his reign from 1361 to 1374. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, and its value was based on the gold content, which was a rarity during that period. This fact highlights the importance of the Gold Guilder as a symbol of stability and prosperity in a time of great uncertainty.
