Florin - Ferdinand I 1559-1565 front Florin - Ferdinand I 1559-1565 back
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Florin - Ferdinand I

 
Gold (.990) 3.555850 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1565
Value
1 Florin (Forint) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.990)
Weight
3.555850 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71686
Rarity index
93%

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 * 1562 *
K B

Translation: Sanctus Ladislaus Rex - Saint László King

Edge

Plain

Comment

C.III.: 2
Körmöcbánya (Kremnica) mint - Mint Chamber Count, Bernhard Beheim

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - Ferdinand I 1559-1565 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 collector's item today, with only a limited number of coins minted during this time period still in existence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1562 K - B - - - - - -

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