© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Florin - Kristóf Báthori
1577 year| Gold | 3.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Christopher Báthory (1576-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | 1 Forint |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Madonna with child
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONA VNGA 1577
Interesting fact
The Kristóf Báthori 1577 Florin coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Principality of Transylvania was a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire, and Kristóf Báthori was a Hungarian nobleman who ruled the principality from 1571 until his death in 1584. Despite the political instability of the time, the coinage issued during Báthori's reign was known for its high quality and beauty, and the Florin coin is a prime example of this. It features an intricate design and is made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Today, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, not only for its monetary value but also for its historical significance and artistic beauty.
