Denier - Rudolf (Piedfort) 1581-1601 front Denier - Rudolf (Piedfort) 1581-1601 back
Denier - Rudolf (Piedfort) 1581-1601 photo
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Denier - Rudolf Piedfort

 
Silver (.500) 5.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1581-1601
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
5.55 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106409
Rarity index
91%

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

Weight varies from year to year and depends on mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Rudolf (Piedfort) Denier coin from Hungary is that it was minted during the reign of Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary at the time. The coin features an image of Rudolf II on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used in circulation at the time, making it a unique and valuable addition to any coin collection.