Hungary Florin - John Zápolya, 1539
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Florin
(1310 – 1540)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Florin
Year
1539
Ruler
John Zápolya (Szapolyai János)
(1526–1540)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.44
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Florin from Hungary. Issued in 1539. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.44 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned fourfold coat of arms: Hungarian Árpád stripes (2x), Hungarian double cross (2x) with fourfold center chest shield: Szapolyai wolf (2x) and Martinuzzi unicorn (2x); letters F G at the side (János, by the grace of God, King of Hungary)
- Reverse
- Madonna with open crown with child on her right arm; below Szapolyai wolf in shield (Patroness of Hungary)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1539 F - G | — |
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