Denier - Ferdinand I Gold Strike
1555 year| Gold (.990) | 0.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Madonna with child in her right arm divides mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONA * * VNGARIE
Translation: Patroness of Hungary.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern Denier - Ferdinand I (Gold Strike) 1555 from Hungary is that it features a unique design element known as a "gold strike" which gives the coin its name. The gold strike is a small, circular mark on the coin's obverse (front) side that indicates the coin was struck with a gold die, rather than a silver or copper die, which were more commonly used at the time. This feature is particularly notable because it showcases the advanced minting techniques employed by the Hungarian mint during the 16th century.
