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craigy

Florin date

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hiall, am stumped with the date of this florin, looks a b at the end, thansk in advance 

 

 

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5 minutes ago, Rob said:

1855

what do the roman numerals read, mdcc?lb?

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51 minutes ago, craigy said:

what do the roman numerals read, mdcc?lb? 

 

M - 1000

d = 500

c = 100

c = 100

c = 100 (looks a bit iffy though due to wear)

l = 50

v = 5

 

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Yes, the Gothic v looks rather like a b when worn sufficiently.

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