Ducat/Parvus - Sigismund ND (1427-1430) front Ducat/Parvus - Sigismund ND (1427-1430) back
Ducat/Parvus - Sigismund ND (1427-1430) photo
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Ducat/Parvus - Sigismund ND

 
Silver 0.21 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Sigismund (Zsigmond) (1387-1437)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1427-1430
Value
1 Parvus (1⁄288)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.21 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74696
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

King standing facing forward with light barde and orb

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Ducat/Parvus coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Sigismund (1427-1430), was made of silver and weighed 0.21 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important unit of currency during its time and was used for everyday transactions. Its design featured the image of the king on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Hungarian currency.