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Florin - Zsigmond Báthori
| Gold | 3.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Sigismund Báthory (1581-1602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1598 |
| Value | 1 Forint |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
R.: 10 H.: 105 ÉHIII: 68R.: 5 H.: 105 ÉHIII: 68/a
Variant 1585, differences on obverse and reverse.Nagyszeben (Hermannstadt / Sibiu) mint.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC.
Variant 1586 with slight different lettering on obverse: "TRAN", and also gap between axe and "S".
Photos of Macho & Chlapovič.
Variant 1587, differences in obverse.
Photos of Stack's Bowers.
Different variant 1587, rosettes on reverse.
Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, LLC.
Another variant of this coin.
Photos of Macho & Chlapovič.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - Zsigmond Báthori 1581-1598 from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) made of Gold weighing 3.56 g is that it was minted during the reign of Prince Zsigmond Báthori, who was a member of the influential Báthori family in Hungary. The coin features an image of Prince Zsigmond on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It was used as a means of payment and exchange during his rule and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
