2 Florins - Ferdinand III 1638-1654 front 2 Florins - Ferdinand III 1638-1654 back
2 Florins - Ferdinand III 1638-1654 photo
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2 Florins - Ferdinand III

 
Gold (.986) 7 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand III (III. Ferdinánd) (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1638-1654
Value
2 Florins (Forint) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#87412
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Madonna and Child. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARC · AV · DV · BV · MA · MO · CO · TYR · 1644 ·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Florins - Ferdinand III 1638-1654 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 III, who was the King of Hungary and Croatia from 1637 to 1654. 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 was made of gold (.986) and weighed 7 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin at that time.