Hungary Florin - John Zápolya, 1538 – 1540
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Florin
(1310 – 1540)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Florin
Year
1538 – 1540
Ruler
John Zápolya (Szapolyai János)
(1526–1540)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.55
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Florin from Hungary. Issued from 1538 to 1540. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.55 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Madonna with child on her right arm on crescent; under shield with a wolf (Szapolyai shield) (János, by the grace of God, King of Hungary)
- Reverse
- Standing crowned King with a long light barde and an orb; divides mintmark (Saint King László)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1540 | — | (fr) Château sur un F-lances croisées sur un G, avec une étoile entre les deux têtes de lance. | ||
| 1540 | — | *Gate over F - shield over G | ||
| 1540 | — | *H over F - crowned hammers over G | ||
| 1540 HF- | — | H#872 - Gems head between King's feet - HF - G under crowned crossed swords | ||
| 1539 | — | *Bastion - Shield | ||
| 1539 | — | *Gate over F - shield over G | ||
| 1539 | — | *Gate over P - shield over P | ||
| 1538 | — | *Gate over F - shield over G |
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