{"product_id":"florentine-florin-historical-replica-coin","title":"Florentine Florin – Historical Replica Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the money of medieval Florence with this Florentine florin replica. Minted in Europe with the size and feel of the original, this modern reproduction features the city's distinctive lily and its patron saint, John the Baptist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe history behind the coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Republic of Florence introduced its gold florin, or fiorino d'oro, in 1252. Struck until 1533, it maintained a remarkably consistent design and gold standard. Its name and influence spread far beyond Florence, inspiring coinages elsewhere in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the original was used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe florin was a valuable coin for larger transactions, including international trade, dowries and tax payments, rather than small everyday purchases. Its dependable gold standard helped it become an important currency in the commercial world of medieval and Renaissance Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne side bears Florence's stylized lily, also called a fleur-de-lis. The other shows Saint John the Baptist standing and facing forward. Together, these designs express the city's civic identity and religious patronage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYour replica\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne modern Florentine florin replica coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-colored appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinted in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with the size and feel of the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlorentine lily and Saint John the Baptist on opposing sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hands-on addition to a historical replica collection or a teaching aid for exploring the trade and money of medieval Italy. This is a modern reproduction, not an original historical coin. Gold-colored describes its appearance only. References to historical gold coinage do not state the metal content or plating of this replica.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lost Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49878972989595,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2877\/0459\/files\/image_8dedfac1-1f13-4f65-8248-b8dba67bd37f.png?v=1792588757","url":"https:\/\/lostarchives.gallery\/products\/florentine-florin-historical-replica-coin","provider":"The Lost Archives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}