Denier - Ferdinand I Piedfort
| Silver (.500) | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1528-1552 |
| Value | 5 Deniers (Denár) (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Madonna with child in her right arm divides mintmark
Lettering: PATRONA * * VNGARIE
Translation: Patroness of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ferdinand I (Piedfort) Denier coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the King of Hungary and Bohemia, and later became the Holy Roman Emperor. This was a time of great religious and political upheaval, with the Protestant Reformation gaining momentum and the Ottoman Empire expanding its territories. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity in trade and commerce.
