{"product_id":"1343-1382-gold-florin-dor-naples-sicily-pcgs-ms62-1","title":"1343-1382 Gold Florin DOR Naples \u0026 Sicily PCGS MS62","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"326\" data-start=\"176\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck during the reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"27\"\u003eQueen Joanna I of Naples\u003c\/strong\u003e (1343–1382), this gold \u003cstrong data-end=\"89\" data-start=\"79\"\u003eFlorin\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies the economic and cultural vitality of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily in the 14th century.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eModeled after the renowned Florentine florin, these coins facilitated trade across Europe and the Mediterranean, reflecting the kingdom's strategic importance and Queen Joanna's efforts to assert her authority during a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue and conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"328\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDepicts a stylized \u003cstrong data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"19\"\u003efleur-de-lis\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolizing the House of Anjou's French heritage and its claim to the Neapolitan throne.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe surrounding legend reads: \u003cem data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"30\"\u003e“IOHANA DEI GRATIA REGINA SICILIE”\u003c\/em\u003e (Joanna, by the grace of God, Queen of Sicily), affirming her sovereignty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures a \u003cstrong data-end=\"30\" data-start=\"11\"\u003efloriated cross\u003c\/strong\u003e with lilies in the angles, a design element common in medieval European coinage, emphasizing the coin's legitimacy and the kingdom's Christian identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"586\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFlorin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"646\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNaples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"700\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"724\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"726\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 3.5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"782\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"838\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"840\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFriedberg 812; Biaggi 856\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coinarchives.com\/w\/results.php?results=100\u0026amp;s=0\u0026amp;search=FLORIN\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepurplepenny.com\/product\/australia-1940-florin-pcgs-ms62\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"976\" data-start=\"951\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"979\" data-start=\"976\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-end=\"20\" data-start=\"7\"\u003ePCGS MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold florins from Queen Joanna's reign are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of medieval and Italian coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItaly Gold Florin DOR, Naples \u0026amp; Sicily, 3.02g. Tied for Finest Known!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729089167530,"sku":"45816733","price":5865.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/45816733.png?v=1674138494","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1343-1382-gold-florin-dor-naples-sicily-pcgs-ms62-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}