Hungary 1516-KG goldgulden Fr-33

Sincona sale 80, lot 3321

This specimen was lot 3321 in Sincona sale 80 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 3,400 CHF (about US$4,075 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "HUNGARY, Wladislaus II. 1490-1516. Goldgulden 1516, Kremnitz. Kammergraf Georg Thurzo. Rare. Extremely fine." At this time, the goldgulden was still equal to the Venetian ducat. It would shrink and be debased over time. This type is listed for 1503-17. St. Ladislas and the Madonna appear on many Hungarian coins.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.51 g.

Catalog reference: Pohl L8-2, Huszar 771, Fr-33.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

Link to:

• 1515 goldgulden
• 1518-KG goldgulden
• Coins and currency dated 1516