5 Florins - Ferdinand II 1632 front 5 Florins - Ferdinand II 1632 back
5 Florins - Ferdinand II 1632 photo
© H. D. Rauch

5 Florins - Ferdinand II

1632 year
Gold (.990) 17.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1632
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
References
Numista
N#107180
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned, glorified, radiant Madonna seated on a crescent, with child in her left arm, scepter in her right;
Below crowned Hungarian twofold coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID · AV · DV · BVR · MAR · MORA · CO · TYR · 1632 ·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Florins - Ferdinand II 1632 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 Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary from 1618 to 1637. During his reign, the Thirty Years' War broke out, which had a devastating impact on the country and its economy. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and intricate design.