10 Florins - Ferdinand III 1639-1658 front 10 Florins - Ferdinand III 1639-1658 back
10 Florins - Ferdinand III 1639-1658 photo
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10 Florins - Ferdinand III

 
Gold (.990) 35.55851 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand III (III. Ferdinánd) (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1639-1658
Value
10 Florins (Forint) (35)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.990)
Weight
35.55851 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#173464
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 hands of the eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR · 1642 ·
K B

Translation: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae, comes Tyrolis

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Florins - Ferdinand III 1639-1658 coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country's history. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand III, who was the King of Hungary and Croatia from 1639 to 1658. During his reign, the country was facing numerous challenges, including the Thirty Years' War, which had a significant impact on the Hungarian economy and society. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after item among collectors and traders.