Why is the currency the Florin?

[Lorenzo_H]

All things considered, CA are being very nice to the English community by having the currency an English Medieval coin which was in circulation for absolute maximum 18 months, a gold coin which was overvalued by the Crown who minted it.

Why not have it the Ducat? A far more succesful coin which was first minted in 1180 by a Sicilian King, then became the standard currency of Italy AND, check this, was accepted and in high demand all over Europe. Perfect for the Medieval 2 Total War currency.

I am also highly surprised to find out that the Ducat only was retracted from circulation before World War 1. It has got to be the longest standing currency ever.

P.S. This is not a whine! I don't really care I just wanted to know.