10 Florins - Ferdinand II
1637 year| Gold (.990) | 35.55851 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1637 |
| Value | 10 Florins (Forint) (35) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 35.55851 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with fourfold curved coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Árpád stripes) with a center chest-shield of Austrian bonds and Burgundian stripes.
Mintmark at the feet of eagle
Lettering:
ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR · 1636 ·
K B
Translation: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae, comes Tyrolis
Edge
Plain
Comment
The dies of Tallér H#1179 has been used to mint this 10 Forint coin, see below:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Florins - Ferdinand II 1637 coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the King of Hungary and Bohemia from 1625 to 1637. During his reign, the country was facing a number of challenges, including the Thirty Years' War, which had a significant impact on the economy and the production of coins. Despite these challenges, the 10 Florins coin was still minted using high-quality gold (.990) and had a unique design that reflected the cultural and artistic influences of the time.