© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
Florin - Louis I ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.53 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (I. Lajos) (1342-1382) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1342-1353 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Forint) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
St. John, the Baptist standing facing front, nimbate, barefoot, rising right hand in blessing and holding cross in left. Legend ends with Buda mintmark, which is a stylized crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · IOHA NNES · B
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Iohannes Baptista
Translation: Saint John, the Baptist
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ref: C2-62Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - Louis I ND (1342-1353) from Hungary made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.53 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis I of Hungary, who was also known as Louis the Great. He was a powerful king who ruled Hungary from 1342 until his death in 1382, and his reign saw significant economic and cultural development in the country. The coin itself is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, with only a limited number of coins minted during this time period.
