Groschen - Matthias Corvinus Piedfort ND
| Silver | 15.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias Corvinus (Mátyás Hunyadi) (1457-1490) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1468-1481 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.40 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#93855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Madonna in veil looking left holds baby Jesus in her right arms, divides mintmark
Lettering: PATRON - hVnGARIE
Translation: Patron of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is a piéfort of the coin in the following link.As for the value, it is not given exactly, as these coins were not legal tender, but served as a standard or model for the mints. Each time a new type was issued, they received a copy in piéfort. The value is therefore set in such a way that the coin ranks well in the country's overall listing; but under no circumstances should any value be assigned to this field.
Interesting fact
The Pattern Groschen - Matthias Corvinus (Piedfort) ND (1468-1481) from Hungary made of Silver weighing 15.40 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can reach tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
