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Florin - John Zápolya
1539 year| Gold (.986) | 3.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | John Zápolya (Szapolyai János) (1526-1540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1539 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Forint) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Madonna with open crown with child on her right arm; below Szapolyai wolf in shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONA∗HV - NGARIE∗1539∗
Translation: Patroness of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
C.II.: 326 P.: N5Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - John Zápolya 1539 from Hungary made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.44 g is that it was minted during the reign of John Zápolya, who was the voivode of Transylvania and later became the King of Hungary. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which featured the image of the king on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the king's wealth and power, and it was meant to showcase the prosperity and prestige of the Hungarian kingdom during his rule.
