1 Florin - Ferdinand III
1639 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand III (III. Ferdinánd) (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Forint) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned, high seated Madonna without flames with scepter in right hand, Jesus sits on left arm
Crowned, twofold Hungarian coat of arms below divides lettering
Changed design: Madonna's dress
Lettering: AR · AV · DV · BVR · MA MO · COM · TYR · 1639
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - Ferdinand III 1639 coin from Hungary made of Gold is that it was minted during a time when the country was under Ottoman rule, and the coin's design reflects this influence. The coin features an image of Ferdinand III, the Holy Roman Emperor, on one side, and an Arabic inscription on the other, indicating the coin's denomination and the year of minting. This blend of European and Islamic elements makes the coin a unique and fascinating piece of numismatic history.
