6 Florins - John Zápolya

€84,184.00
IssuerHungary
Year1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Florins (Forint)
CurrencyFlorin (1310-1540)
CompositionGold
Weight21.30 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#684, H#864
Obverse descriptionMadonna with child over a shield depicting the Szapolyai wolf.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOANNES∗D∗G - R∗HVNGARIE∗
(Translation: (Ioannes Dei Gratia Rex Hvngarie) János, by God`s grace, King of Hungary)
Reverse descriptionKing standing in front, holding a large halberd in his right hand, surrounded by mint marks.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS∗LADISLAVS - REX∗1540
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1540 HF- - H over F - G under crowned crossed swords -
Catalog ID1228965030
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