Denier - Matthias Corvinus ND (1489-1490) front Denier - Matthias Corvinus ND (1489-1490) back
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Denier - Matthias Corvinus ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias Corvinus (Mátyás Hunyadi) (1457-1490)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1489-1490
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#104413
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned Madonna holding baby Jesus in her right arms divides mintmark

Lettering:
PATRO VИARI
K P.

Translation: Patron of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Comment

C.II. 240
Might be a contemporary counterfeit coin

Interesting fact

The Denier - Matthias Corvinus ND (1489-1490) coin from Hungary made of Silver 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 was inspired by the artistic style of the Renaissance, which was popular during that time period.