Hungary 1532-LF goldgulden Fr-42

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Stack's Bowers 2014 ANA sale, lot 1116
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This specimen was lot 1116 in Stack's Bowers ANA auction (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $1,645. The catalog description[1] noted, "HUNGARY. Goldgulden, 1532-LF. Klausenburg Mint. Johannes Zapolya (1526-40). PCGS EF-45 Secure Holder. From the Joseph Vas Collection." Ludwig II, the last king of Hungary, was killed at the battle of Mohacs in 1526, leaving his beleaguered domain to be partitioned between the Turks and the Hapsburgs. Johann Zapolya was a Transylvanian prince who attempted to rule Hungary as a Turkish vassal. Friedberg lists this scarce type for 1527-40.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.5 g, .986 fine gold, .109 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: Fr-42; Huszar-867; KM-MB123.

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]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the David O'Harrow Collection, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.

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