Denier - Louis II Miklós Zrinyi issue
| Silver | 0.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Louis II (II. Lajos) (1516-1526) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1521-1526 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Madonna seated, with child in her right arm, in inner circle.
Two eagles in a shield. The shield of Miklós Zrinyi
Lettering: · PATRON · · VNGARI ·
Translation: Patroness of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
Miklós Zrinyi was granted minting rights by II. Lajos and has maintained it through Habsburg coinage.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis II (Miklós Zrinyi issue) 1521-1526 from Hungary made of Silver weighing 0.50 g is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of King Louis II, while the reverse side features the Hungarian coat of arms. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Hungary, with the Ottoman Empire expanding its territories and threatening the country's borders. Despite this, the coin remains a symbol of Hungary's rich history and cultural heritage.
