12 Florins - Ferdinand II
1626 year| Gold (.990) | 41.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| Value | 12 Florins (Forint) (42) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 41.68 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107019 |
|---|---|
| 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 the Tallér H#1179 have been used, see below:Interestingly, there is no Tallér known with this year, 1626
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Florins - Ferdinand II 1626 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, and the Holy Roman Emperor. At the time, the Thirty Years' War was raging across Europe, and Hungary was caught in the middle of the conflict. Despite the challenges, the coin was minted using high-quality gold (.990) and weighs 41.68 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
