Hungary Denier - John Zápolya, 1531
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Florin
(1310 – 1540)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
1531
Ruler
John Zápolya (Szapolyai János)
(1526–1540)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.48
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Hungary. Issued in 1531. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.48 g.
- Obverse
- Fourfold Hungarian coat of arms: Hungarian Árpád stripes, Double cross, Szapolyai wolf, Dalmatian leopard heads; no chest shield (János, by the grace of God, King of Hungary)
- Reverse
- Crowned, glorified Madonna with child cuts through two pearled circle. Below Gritti shield: Cross above lion head Mintmark on both sides of Madonna (Patroness of Hungary)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1531 | — | ÉH#708 - no mintmark | ||
| 1531 N - A | — | ÉH#707 - Madonna with glory |
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