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© Chaponnière et Firmenich SA
Gold Guilder with crosslet - Amadeus VI ND
| Gold | 3.47 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Amadeus VI (1343-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1343-1383 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (2) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372614 |
|---|---|
| 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 (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ S • IOHANNES • B • +
Lettering (regular font): ✠ S • IOHANNES • B • +
Translation: St John the Baptist.
Comment
This coin takes up the style of the Florentine coins and is part of the first gold coin issued by Savoy; Amadeus will later replace the Florentine lily with his coat of arms.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Guilder coin with crosslet - Amadeus VI ND (1343-1383) from County of Savoy is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted in the 14th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Despite these challenges, the County of Savoy, where the coin was minted, remained a significant economic and political power in the region. The coin's design, featuring a crosslet and the name of the ruler, Amadeus VI, reflects the influence of Christianity and the power of the ruling dynasty at the time.
