3 Florins - John Zápolya ND (1526-1540) front 3 Florins - John Zápolya ND (1526-1540) back
3 Florins - John Zápolya ND (1526-1540) photo
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3 Florins - John Zápolya ND

 
Gold 10.65 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
John Zápolya (Szapolyai János) (1526-1540)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1526-1540
Value
3 Florins (Forint)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Gold
Weight
10.65 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84187
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

On a triple hill bust of wolf to the left holding Hungarian double cross, Hungarian singlefold Árpád stripes shield on the right in pearl circle

Lettering: DEXTERA∗DEI∗FACIT∗VIRTVTEM∗

Translation: Hand of God gives power

Edge

Plain

Comment

No mintmark, no year.

Interesting fact

The 3 Florins - John Zápolya ND (1526-1540) coin from Hungary made of Gold weighing 10.65g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted during its time. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and rarity.