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Denier - Ferdinand I

 
Silver (.500) 0.58 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1565
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
0.58 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#35860
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Crowned Madonna with child in right arm divides mintmark

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PATRONA · * · VNGARIE
K B

Translation: Patroness of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Comment

C3-41 ; C3-56
Both K-B and K-P are minted in Körmöcbánya

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ferdinand I 1559-1565 from Hungary made of Silver (.500) weighing 0.58 g is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first King of Hungary and Bohemia, and later became the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was used as a means of currency during his reign and features an image of the king on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1560 K - B - - - - - -
1561 K - B - - - - - -
1562 K - B - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Ferdinand I 1559-1565 coin.