1 Denier - Leopold I
Silver | 0.43 g | - |
Issuer | Hungary |
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King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1684-1691 |
Value | 1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360) |
Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.43 g |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#189419 |
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Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Non-radiant crowned and glorified Madonna with the child on her left arm cuts through the pearl circle above
Date is at the end of inscription
Lettering: PATRONA · HVNGA · 1688 ·
Translation: Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Denier coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Leopold I (1684-1691), was made of silver and weighed 0.43 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin was an important part of the Hungarian currency system at the time, and its design featured the image of the king on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other.