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Groschen - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.500) | 2.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1562 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned Madonna with child in her right arm on a crescent divides mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· PATRONA · HVNGARIE · 1561 ·
K B
Translation: Patroness of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Ferdinand I 1559-1562 from Hungary made of Silver (.500) weighing 2.90 g is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first King of Hungary and Bohemia from the House of Habsburg. This coin was used as a means of payment during his reign and was widely accepted in trade and commerce. Despite being made of silver, the coin was relatively small in size and light in weight, making it easy to handle and transport. Its design featured the image of Ferdinand I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the union between the two nations. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Hungary and the Habsburg dynasty.
