5 Florins - Matthias II
1617 year| Gold (.990) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| 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#98592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle holding sword and scepter, orb under the crown.
Straight, crowned fourfold coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Hungarian Árpád stripes) on breast; Austrian-Burgundian twofold shield as chest shield;
Mintmark at the sides
Lettering:
ARCHID · AV · DV · BVR · MA · MO · CO · TYR · 1617 ·
K B
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was minted using the dies of 1/2 Tallér H#1118, see link belowÉH#820A
Interesting fact
The 5 Florins - Matthias II 1617 coin from Hungary is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known to exist. It is made of .990 gold and weighs 17.5 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Matthias II, who was the King of Hungary and Croatia from 1608 to 1619. He was known for his efforts to centralize power and promote the arts, and this coin is a testament to the wealth and prosperity of his reign.
