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added by Kasia June 13, 2012, 9:14 p.m.

Where were florins from?

As is evidenced by its name, the coin was first struck in Florence. As many Florentine banks had branches across Europe, the florin quickly became the dominant trade coin of Western Europe for large scale transactions.

Kasia

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This is initial version of the question.
added by Kasia June 13, 2012, 9:14 p.m.

Where were florins from?

Its name clearly explains that the coin was struck by Florence. As many Florentine banks had branches across Europe, the florin quickly became the dominant trade coin of Western Europe for large scale transactions.

Kasia

coinsculturecurrenciesflorinhistoryMiddle Agesnamestreasures

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added by Norman_D March 14, 2018, 3:43 p.m.

+3 This change is good globalquiz.org

Where were florins from?

As is evidenced by its name, the coin was first struck in Florence. As many Florentine banks had branches across Europe, the florin quickly became the dominant trade coin of Western Europe for large scale transactions.

Norman_D

coinsculturecurrenciesflorinhistoryMiddle Agesnamestreasures

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