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Denier - Matthias II

 
Billon (.438 silver) 0.49 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1611-1613
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Billon (.438 silver)
Weight
0.49 g
Diameter
14 mm
Thickness
0.55 mm
Shape
Round (irregular, Bowl shaped)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#36388
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Crowned and glorified, radiant Madonna seated on a crescent holds child in her left arm, cross in the right. Below Austrian bonds in shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PATRONA HVNGARI ·

Translation: Patroness of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Matthias II 1611-1613 from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the Hungarian currency and stabilize the economy, which had been struggling with inflation and debasement of the currency. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a deliberate choice to create a coin that was more durable and less prone to wear and tear than previous coins made of pure silver. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Denier - Matthias II 1611-1613 remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, offering a unique glimpse into the economic and political history of early 17th-century Hungary.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1612 K-B - - - - - -

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