Florin - Matthias II 1613-1620 front Florin - Matthias II 1613-1620 back
Florin - Matthias II 1613-1620 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
1613-1620
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#71744
Rarity index
95%

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 • 1619

Edge

Plain

Comment

C.III.: 183 H.: 1083 ÉH: 827/a

Variant 1614 has slight differences on obverse and reverse. For example, the A is on left side. Madonna has a different crown.

Photos of Macho & Chlapovič.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - Matthias II 1613-1620 from Hungary made of Gold (.990) weighing 3.55 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 1613 to 1620. This coin was used as a means of payment during his reign and features an image of the king on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It is made of 99% gold and weighs 3.55 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.