5 Florins - Ferdinand II
1632 year| Gold (.990) | 17.5 g | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#107183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with twofold crowned straight Hungarian coat of arms (Árpád stripes, double cross on a triple hill) with no center chest-shield.
Mintmark at the feet of eagle inside.
Lettering:
ARCHIDVX · AVS · DV · BVRG · COMES · TYRO : 1632 ·
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Edge
Plain
Comment
This 5 Forint coin is minted with the dies of 1/2 Tallér H#1188, see below: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 King of Hungary and Bohemia from 1625 to 1637. During his reign, the country was facing a number of 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 high-quality gold (.990) and weighed 17.5 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin at the time.
