5 Florins - Ferdinand III 1639-1640 front 5 Florins - Ferdinand III 1639-1640 back
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5 Florins - Ferdinand III

 
Gold (.990) 17.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand III (III. Ferdinánd) (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1639-1640
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#173465
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with fourfold curved coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Árpád stripes) with a center chest-shield of Austrian bonds and Burgundian stripes.

Lettering:
ARCHID • AV • DV • BV • MA • MO • CO • TYR • 1639 •
K B

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Florins - Ferdinand III 1639-1640 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 1625 to 1657. 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 high-quality gold (.990) and weighed 17.5 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin at that time.