Florentine Gold Florin

1252 CE · Republic of Florence

VF-30

Coin Details

TypeFlorin

DenominationFlorin

MaterialGold

Mint / CountryRepublic of Florence

Date1252 CE

Weight3.54g

Diameter20mm

Acquisition

GradeVF-30

Purchase Price£2,200

Purchase Date2021-11-03

SourceKünker Auction

Notes

Gold florin with fleur-de-lis and John the Baptist. First significant gold coin of medieval Europe.