Hungary Florin - Louis II, 1518

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Information

Country Hungary Hungary
Currency Florin (1310 – 1540)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Florin
Year 1518
Ruler Louis (Ludwig) (1516–1526)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 3.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Florin from Hungary. Issued in 1518. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Madonna with an open crown and glory seated above crescent, with child in her right arm, two renaissaince columns on both sides, Polish Jagellon eagle in shield under. S in LVDOVICUS is mirrored (Lajos, by the grace of God, King of Hungary)
Reverse
Standing crowned king with short light barde and orb divides mintmark. 1st and 3rd S is mirrored (Saint László King)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1518 n- n - crossed hammers

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