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Denier - Rudolf

 
Silver (.500) 0.58 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1579-1602
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
0.58 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Thickness
0.45 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22144
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Crowned Madonna, with child on her right divide mintmarks,
date in the circular legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: PATR ¤ 1596 ¤ HVNG

Translation: Patroness of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Comment

159Z


1593

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Rudolf 1579-1602 from Hungary made of Silver (.500) weighing 0.58 g is that it was minted during the reign of Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary at the time. Rudolf II was known for his love of art and science, and his reign saw a flourishing of culture and learning in Hungary. The coin's design and minting process would have been overseen by the royal mint, and it would have been used in everyday transactions throughout the country. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the coin is a tangible piece of history that connects us to the past and the reign of Rudolf II.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1579 K-B - - - - - -
1580 K-B - - - - - -
1583 K-B - - - - - -
1584 K-B - - - - - -
1585 K-B - - - - - -
1586 K-B - - - - - -
1587 K-B - - - - - -
1588 K-B - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Rudolf 1579-1602 coin.