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Denier - John Zápolya

1527 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
John Zápolya (Szapolyai János) (1526-1540)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1527
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105153
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned Madonna with child cuts through two pearled circle. Mintmark on both sides of Madonna.
Year at the clothes of Madonna

Lettering:
* PATRONA * * VNGARIE · *
1527

Translation: Patroness of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The John Zápolya 1527 Denier coin from Hungary is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the country. The coin was minted during the reign of John Zápolya, who was the Voivode (Prince) of Transylvania and later became the King of Hungary. This was a time of great conflict between the Hungarian nobles and the Ottoman Empire, which had invaded and occupied much of Hungary. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent, with the Denier being a standard circulation coin made of silver. This fact highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of the Hungarian people during a difficult period in their history.