Florin - John Zápolya 1538-1540 front Florin - John Zápolya 1538-1540 back
Florin - John Zápolya 1538-1540 photo
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Florin - John Zápolya

 
Gold 3.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
John Zápolya (Szapolyai János) (1526-1540)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1538-1540
Value
1 Florin (Forint)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.55 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51289
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing crowned King with a long light barde and an orb; divides mintmark

Script: Latin

Lettering: S∗LADISLAVS - REX∗1540

Translation: Saint King László

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Florin coin featuring John Zápolya, minted between 1538 and 1540 in Hungary, is a rare and valuable collector's item due to its age, rarity, and historical significance.