fiorin

/fɔˈrin/

Definitions

1. noun

A gold coin of the Republic of Venice, used from the 13th to the 15th century.

“The merchant exchanged his fiorin for a local currency to buy supplies.”

2. noun

A gold coin of the Duchy of Milan, used from the 14th to the 16th century.

“The collector prized his rare fiorin above all other coins in his collection.”

Synonyms

  • ducato
  • groat

Antonyms

  • counterfeit
  • debased coin