Florin - Matthias II 1611-1613 front Florin - Matthias II 1611-1613 back
Florin - Matthias II 1611-1613 photo
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Florin - Matthias II

 
Gold (.990) 3.55 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1611-1613
Value
1 Florin (Forint) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.990)
Weight
3.55 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71741
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Radiant crowned and glorified Madonna with child on her left arm and scepter in her right hand on a crescent.
Below Austrian bonds in a shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: • AR • AV • DV • BV • MA • MO • CO • TY • 1613

Edge

Plain

Comment

C.III.: 182 H.: 1082 ÉH: 826 - Legend of King of Hungary and Bohemia

Interesting fact

The Florin coin minted during the reign of Matthias II (1611-1613) in Hungary is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of .990 gold, which means it was composed of 99% pure gold. This high gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin during its time, and it remains a prized collector's item among numismatists today.