Denier - Matthias Corvinus ND (1468-1470) front Denier - Matthias Corvinus ND (1468-1470) back
Denier - Matthias Corvinus ND (1468-1470) photo
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Denier - Matthias Corvinus ND

 
Silver 0.58 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias Corvinus (Mátyás Hunyadi) (1457-1490)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1468-1470
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.58 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#104409
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Madonna in a veil with baby Jesus in her right arms divides mintmark

Lettering: PATROnA VnGAR

Translation: Patron of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Comment

Might be a contemporary counterfeit type; sometimes obverse lettering is mixed and random

Interesting fact

The Denier - Matthias Corvinus ND (1468-1470) coin from Hungary features an image of King Matthias Corvinus, also known as Matthias I, who was a powerful and influential king of Hungary during the 15th century. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Hungarian state, and his reign is often considered a golden age in Hungarian history. The coin's design reflects the importance of this king and the significance of his reign in Hungarian history.