ITALY. Florence. Florin, ND (1342). NGC AU-58.
cf. Fr-276; MIR-9/30; CNI-266/7. Weight: 3.51 gms. Marked 'S' for Filippo di Lippo Angiolieri as Mintmaster. Obverse: St. John the Baptist stands facing, holding cruciform scepter; Reverse: Ornate lily. Evenly struck with uniform color and just a hint of handling that determines the grade. A RARE, early variety of this classic gold type.
Note: This date on the NGC insert incorrectly dates this piece to 1372.
Estimate: $2000 - $2500