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History. The fiorino d'oro (gold florin) was used in the Republic of Florence and was the first European gold coin struck in sufficient quantities since the 7th century to play a significant commercial role. The florin was recognised across large parts of Europe.
The fiorino d'oro (gold florin) was used in the Republic of Florence and was the first European gold coin struck in sufficient quantities since the 7th century to play a significant commercial role. The florin was recognised across large parts of Europe.
17 lis 2014 · Florins of Florence might have vanished, but the florin as a name survived in many countries as a term describing a midrange silver coin, especially the Dutch gulden or guilder.
The florin was one of the first gold coins minted after the fall of the Roman Empire in Italy. Weighing 3.54 grams, it was coined for the first time in 24 gold carats in 1252 in Florence.
Introduction: The minting of the gold florin in 1252 is commonly considered to herald the beginning of Florence’s economic boom. Indeed, the power of its coin made this city one of the major centres of the commercial revolution that marked the late Mediaeval period.
minting of gold coinage in western Europe after a gap of more than five centuries.2 Without doubt the most influential of the two was the gold florin {fiorino d'oro), a coin of almost pure gold (98-99%) weighing 3.53 grams minted by the Florentine Commune.
Detailed information about the coin Florin, Republic of Florence, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data.
