Florin - John Hunyadi

€103,524.00
IssuerHungary
Year1452
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Florin (Forint)
CurrencyFlorin (1310-1540)
CompositionGold
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#483, H#617
Obverse descriptionFourfold coat of arms: twice Árpád stripes, Hungarian double cross, the Hunyadi raven holding a goldring in peak; within pearl circle. Raven is differen tdeasing than in ÉH#482, more straight and thinner.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ IOHAnES • D • h W R • VnGARIE • GV •
Reverse descriptionSt. Ladislaus standing facing, an axe in his right hand and an orb in his left; an `n` and shield on either side (mintmark)
Reverse script
Reverse lettering• S • LADISL | AVS • REX •
(Translation: Saint László King)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1452) n-shield - round shield -
Catalog ID8694040900
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