Denier - Matthias Corvinus (occupied Vienna) ND (1485) front Denier - Matthias Corvinus (occupied Vienna) ND (1485) back
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Denier - Matthias Corvinus occupied Vienna ND

1485 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias Corvinus (Mátyás Hunyadi) (1457-1490)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1485
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#36842
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Longhaired, non-crowned Madonna with child in her right arms without gloria separates mintmark.

Lettering:
PATRO VnGAR
S W

Translation: Patron of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Comment

C.II.-237
S-W mark stands for "Stephanus-Wien" with reference to Stephanus Szapolyai, Governor of Vienna and Lower Austria during the Hungarian occupation (1485-1490).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Matthias Corvinus (occupied Vienna) ND (1485) from Hungary made of Silver is that it was issued during the reign of King Matthias Corvinus, who was a powerful and influential ruler in Central Europe during the 15th century. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and this coin reflects the wealth and prosperity of his kingdom during that time.