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France. John the Good. 1350-1364. AV Florin (3.43g, 4h). Ciani 363; Friedberg 282. Lightly toned. NGC AU Details
The florin was the first European gold coin to achieve the status of an international currency after the disapearance of European gold coinage in the eighth century. Florence first issued the florin in 1252. This coin initially represented the wealth of Florence, which used the patron saint of the city (Saint John the Baptist) to also guarantee the quality of the metal. This later gave rise to a local saying: "Saint John will have no cheating".
The florin was the first European gold coin to achieve the status of an international currency after the disapearance of European gold coinage in the eighth century. Florence first issued the florin in 1252. This coin initially represented the wealth of Florence, which used the patron saint of the city (Saint John the Baptist) to also guarantee the quality of the metal. This later gave rise to a local saying: "Saint John will have no cheating".