Wide Garas - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.500) | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1527-1558 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fourfold curved coat of arms: Hungarian Árpád stripes, Hungarian double cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion; in center chest shield Austrian bonds.
Inner line circle
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · ANNO · DOMINI · 1529 ·
Translation: New money of the year 1529
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Wide Garas - Ferdinand I 1527-1558 from Hungary made of Silver (.500) 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 part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to promote the use of silver coins in circulation and to reduce the use of foreign currencies in Hungary. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
