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Denier - Mary ND
1383 year| Silver | 0.56 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary (Mária) (1382-1386) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1383 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Crown above letter M, mintmark in field within pearl inner circle
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + REGINE· hVNGARIE
Lettering (regular font): + REGINE· HVNGARIE
Translation: Queen of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
Other reference: Huszár #566Text translated from https://nobleromancoins.com/product_info.php?products_id=5462 :
Marie d'Anjou (1371 - 1395) reigned as Queen of Hungary and Croatia (officially "king") between 1382 and 1385, and from 1386 until her death. She was the daughter of Louis the Great, King of Hungary and Poland, and his wife, Elisabeth of Bosnia. Marie's marriage to Sigismond de Luxembourg, a member of the imperial Luxembourg dynasty, was decided before her first birthday. A delegation of Polish prelates and lords confirmed her right to succeed her father in Poland in 1379.
To strengthen Marie's position, the queen mother, Queen Elisabeth of Bosnia, wanted her to marry Louis, the younger brother of Charles VI of France. Their engagement was announced in May 1385.
Meanwhile, Charles III of Naples landed in Dalmatia in September 1385. Sigismund of Luxembourg invaded Upper Hungary (now Slovakia), forcing the Queen Mother to give him Marie in marriage in October. However, they were unable to prevent Charles from entering Buda. After Marie's renunciation of the throne, Charles was crowned king on December 31, 1385, but was assassinated at the instigation of Marie's mother in February 1386!
Mary was restored to the throne, but supporters of the slain king captured her and her mother on July 25. Queen Elizabeth was assassinated in January 1387, but Marie was freed on June 4, 1387. Mary officially remains co-ruler with Sigismund, who has been crowned king in the meantime, but her influence on the government is minimal. She died with her premature son after falling from a horse while hunting. She was only 24 at the time of her premature death, but her life had been tumultuous.
Interesting fact
The Denier - Mary ND (1383) coin from Hungary was minted during the reign of Queen Mary, who was the wife of King Sigismund of Luxembourg. The coin features an image of the queen on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It's interesting to note that Queen Mary was a powerful and influential figure during her time, known for her political acumen and her efforts to promote the interests of Hungary. Despite being made of silver, the coin is relatively small in size, weighing only 0.56 grams.
