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Denier - Louis II Piedfort
| Silver | 7.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Louis II (II. Lajos) (1516-1526) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1517-1527 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (Denár) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.30 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned Madonna seated, with child in her right arm, divides mintmark, cuts through central pearlring.
Lettering: PATRONA * * VNGARIE
Translation: Patroness of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies from year to year and accroding to mint from 6.70 to 7.98Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis II (Piedfort) 1517-1527 from Hungary made of Silver weighing 7.30 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis II of Hungary, who was also known as Louis II of Bohemia and Louis II of Croatia. He was a member of the Jagellonian dynasty and ruled from 1516 until his death in 1526. The coin was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout Hungary during his reign.
