Denier - John Hunyadi and George Branković ND (1455) front Denier - John Hunyadi and George Branković ND (1455) back
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Denier - John Hunyadi and George Branković ND

1455 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Governor
John Hunyadi (János Hunyadi) (1446-1453)
Despot
George Branković (Ђурађ Бранковић) (1427-1456)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1455
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#103567
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing King facing forward with sword and orb

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: · DESPO · · GVRGS ·

Lettering (regular font): · DESPO · · GVRGS ·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Denier - John Hunyadi and George Branković ND (1455) coin from Hungary made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is believed that the coin was minted in a small quantity during the reign of King Ladislaus V of Hungary, and it features an image of John Hunyadi and George Branković, two prominent Hungarian nobles, on one side, and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.