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Florin - Louis I ND
| Gold | 3.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (I. Lajos) (1342-1382) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1354-1357 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Forint) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. John the Baptist standing with cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + S IOHA NNES B
Lettering (regular font): + S IOHA NNES B
Translation: St. John, the Baptist
Edge
Plain
Comment
Other reference: Huszár #513
Interesting fact
The Louis I ND (1354-1357) Florin coin from Hungary made of Gold weighing 3.53g is an interesting piece of history, as it was issued 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, Poland, and parts of Lithuania and Ukraine, and his reign marked a period of significant economic and cultural growth in the region. The coin itself is a symbol of the economic prosperity and stability of the time, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
