Florin - Matthias II 1617-1619 front Florin - Matthias II 1617-1619 back
Florin - Matthias II 1617-1619 photo
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Florin - Matthias II

 
Gold (.990) 3.555850 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1617-1619
Value
1 Florin (Forint) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.990)
Weight
3.555850 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106489
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Non-radiant crowned and glorified Madonna with child on her left arm and scepter in her right hand on a crescent.
Below crowned Hungarian twofold shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: • AR • AV • DV • BV • MA • • MO • CO • TY • 1619

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - Matthias II 1617-1619 from Hungary made of Gold (.990) weighing 3.555850 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Matthias II, who was a member of the House of Habsburg and ruled Hungary from 1608 to 1619. This coin was minted to commemorate his reign and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.