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Florin - Ferdinand I
| Gold (.990) | 3.555850 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1527-1564 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Forint) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 3.555850 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Standing crowned King with long light barde in right hand, orb in left hand close to body, cuts through inner line circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S * LADISLAVS * * REX * 1555 *
N C
Translation: Saint László King
Edge
Plain
Comment
H#895 - ÉH#716a: K-B: Körmöcbánya (Kremnica) mintH#898 - ÉH#716b: H - crowned crossed hammers mintmark: Nagyszeben (Hermannstadt) mint
H#899 - ÉH#716c: NC - crossed hammers mintmark: Nagybánya mint
H#900 - ÉH#716d: N-C crossed hammers in shield mintmark: Nagybánya mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - Ferdinand I 1527-1564 from Hungary made of Gold (.990) weighing 3.555850 g is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first King of Hungary and Bohemia from the House of Habsburg. This coin was used as a means of payment during his reign and features an image of the king on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors today, with some mintage variations selling for high prices at auction.
