Denier - Matthias Corvinus (Piedfort) ND (1482-1490) front Denier - Matthias Corvinus (Piedfort) ND (1482-1490) back
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Denier - Matthias Corvinus Piedfort ND

 
Silver 2.06 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias Corvinus (Mátyás Hunyadi) (1457-1490)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1482-1490
Value
2 Deniers (Denár) (1⁄48)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.06 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#104378
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned Madonna looking left holds baby Jesus in her right arms, divides mintmark

Lettering: PATROn VnGARE

Translation: Patron of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Comment

Thick strike of ÉH#566 H#720
C.II.233B

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Matthias Corvinus (Piedfort) ND (1482-1490) coin from Hungary is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Hunyadi family, which was the family of King Matthias Corvinus. This shield was not present on other coins issued during his reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.