Florin Florentine lire. The values of other countries' money continually varied against each other, reinforcing the florin's utility as a common measure of value for foreign exchange transactions. The word florin was borrowed in many other countries: for example, the Dutch guilder (abbreviated to Fl), as well as the coin first issued in 1344 by Edward III of England – then valued at six shillings, composed of 108 grains (6.99828 grams) of gold with a purity of 23 carats and 3 grains (or 23 carats) – and more recently relating to a British pre-decimal silver coin (later nickel silver) also known
40 Carats (film) the role of Ann Stanley before the original director (William Wyler) bowed out of the production. On the Broadway stage in 1968, the role was originated by Julie Harris, who won a Tony Award for her performance. Actresses such as June Allyson, Joan Fontaine, and Zsa Zsa Gabor succeeded her on Broadway in the play, which ran for 780 performances. 40 Carats (film) 40 Carats is a 1973 American romantic comedy film directed by Milton Katselas. It is based on the play of the same name by Jay Presson Allen. The screenplay was written by Leonard Gershe (who significantly changed