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Wide Garas Thick Strike - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.500) | 15.60 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1527-1537 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 15.60 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105392 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · ANNO · DOMINI · 1528 ·
Translation: New money of the year 1528
Edge
Plain
Comment
C3.27.Körmöcbánya (Kremnica) mint
Weight varies:
1528: 15.60gr
1535: 15.96gr
1537: 17.39gr
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Wide Garas Thick Strike - Ferdinand I 1527-1537 from Hungary made of Silver (.500) weighing 15.60 g is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first King of Hungary and Bohemia, and later became the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage during this time period. Additionally, the coin's weight and size were carefully regulated to ensure that it was consistent with other coins in circulation, making it a reliable and trustworthy form of currency.
