Florin - István Báthori 1570-1576 front Florin - István Báthori 1570-1576 back
Florin - István Báthori 1570-1576 photo
© Numismatics.hu

Florin - István Báthori

 
Gold 3.56 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Stephen Báthory (1571-1586)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1570-1576
Value
1 Forint
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.56 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72286
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

R.: 21
Szeben mint

Variant 157(z), different lettering on obverse, "MONE".

Photos of H.D. Rauch.

Variant 1574, slight differences on obverse and reverse.

Photos of H.D. Rauch.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - István Báthori 1570-1576 from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) made of Gold weighing 3.56 g is that it was minted during the reign of István Báthori, who was a member of the influential Báthori family in Hungary and served as the Prince of Transylvania from 1570 to 1576. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political climate of the time.