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Groschen - Matthias Corvinus ND
| Silver | 2.87 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias Corvinus (Mátyás Hunyadi) (1457-1490) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1481 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.87 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Madonna in veil looking left holds baby Jesus in her right arms, divides mintmark
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
paTrOn hVnGarIE
K VA
Lettering (regular font):
PATRON HVNGARIE
K VA
Translation: Patron of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
ÉH 550 f-g-h-i-jC.II.: 213A
Interesting fact
The Groschen coin featuring Matthias Corvinus, minted between 1471 and 1481 in Hungary, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a ruler, which became a common design element in coins of the Renaissance period.
