Denier - Ferdinand II Piedfort
1630 year| Silver (.500) | 8.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1630 |
| Value | 14 Deniers (Denár) (7⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 8.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned and glorified Madonna with child in her left arm, scepter in the right hand on a crescent; date in legend
Lettering: PATRONA · HVNGARI ·
Translation: Patroness of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
This thick denár coin is a thick strike of H#1204 denár, see below:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ferdinand II (Piedfort) 1630 Denier coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and Hungary was caught in the middle of the conflict. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate designs on both sides. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the more common copper or bronze coins of the time, making it a unique and valuable piece in the history of numismatics.
