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Wide Garas - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.500) | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1566 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · ANNO · DOMINI · 1560 ·
Translation: New money of the year 1560
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Wide Garas - Ferdinand I 1559-1566 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 standardize the currency across the region and promote trade. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the union between the two nations.
