© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
Florin - Matthias II
1614 year| Gold (.990) | 3.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1614 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Forint) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 3.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Non-radiant crowned and glorified Madonna with child on her left arm and scepter in her right hand on a polster.
Below crowned Hungarian twofold shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: • AR • AV • DV • BV • MA • MO • CO • TY • 1614
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Florin coin minted during the reign of Matthias II of Hungary in 1614 is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few specimens known to exist today. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted with a unique "secret mark" or "hidden signature" of the mint master, which was a common practice during that time period to prevent counterfeiting. The secret mark on this coin is a small letter "M" or "N" that can be found on the reverse side of the coin, near the bottom. This mark was not mentioned in any official documentation or records, and its presence was only discovered by collectors and numismatists in the 20th century. The existence of this secret mark adds an extra layer of historical significance and rarity to an already rare and valuable coin.
