5 Florins - Ferdinand II
| Gold (.990) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1634 |
| Value | 5 Florins (Forint) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with twofold straight Hungarian coat of arms (Árpád stripes, double cross on a triple hill) with no center chest-shield.
No mintmark.
Lettering: ARCHI · DVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · CO · TYROLIS · 1634 ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
C3-255 - Éh885 - H#1156 - KM#A105: clearly a 1/2 Tallér die and sizeC3-258 - Éh885A - H#1159 - KM#A95: design slightly different, size between 1/4 and 1/2 Tallér
This 5 Forint coin is minted with the dies of 1/2 Tallér H#1187, see below:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Florins - Ferdinand II 1631-1634 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 still minted using high-quality gold (.990) and weighs 17.5 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
