Italy
Florence. Republic gold Florin ND (1252-1260) AU58 NGC, Fr-275, CNI-XIIa.8, MIR-3/3 (R2). 3.50gm. Third Series, Type C. +FLOR | ENTIA, stylized lily / S: IOHA | NNES • B •, St. John the Baptist nimbate and mantled, standing facing, scepter in left hand, raising right in benediction. A highly original striking from this early Florentine series, always fiercely contested when offered for sale. The example at hand, while imbued with marginal instances of circulation, features notable originality throughout, highlighted by commendable warm, golden surfaces.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/italy/florence-republic-gold-florin-nd-1252-1260-au58-ngc-/p/3093-89001.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3093-10282021
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD