15 Florins - Matthias II 1617 front 15 Florins - Matthias II 1617 back
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15 Florins - Matthias II

1617 year
Gold (.990) 52.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1617
Value
15 Florins (Forint) (52.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.990)
Weight
52.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#98517
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle holding sword and scepter, orb under the crown.
Straight, crowned fourfold coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Hungarian Árpád stripes) on breast; Austrian-Burgundian twofold shield as chest shield;
Mintmark at the sides

Lettering: ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR · 1617

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 15 Florins - Matthias II 1617 coin from Hungary is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance, rarity, and high gold content.