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Florin - John Hunyadi ND
1446 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Governor | John Hunyadi (János Hunyadi) (1446-1453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1446 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Forint) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
St. Ladislaus standing facing, an axe in his right hand and an orb in his left; an "n" and shield on either side (mintmark)
Lettering: • S • LADISL | AVS • REX •
Translation: Saint László King
Edge
Plain
Comment
This issue is very scarce, having only been produced for perhaps six months to a year after Johann's election as regent for Ladislaus V in June of 1446. Ladislaus would remain a prisoner of the Holy Roman Emperor Friedrich III until 1452, the year before Johann relinquished his regency. Hunyadi spent most of his career warding off the advances of the Ottoman Empire. While defeated at the Battle of Varna and the second Battle of Kosovo, Hunyadi was ultimately successful. The apex of his struggle was his victory at the Siege of Belgrade in 1456. He died of a plague that broke out in his encampment just weeks after breaking the siege.Interesting fact
The Florin - John Hunyadi ND (1446) coin from Hungary made of Gold is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is believed that only 10-15 of these coins were minted, making it one of the rarest coins in the world.
