Hungary Denier - Ferdinand II, 1623 – 1624

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Hungary Hungary
Currency Thaler (1526 – 1754)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1623 – 1624
Ruler Ferdinand II (1619–1637)
Composition Billon (.438 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 0.58
Diameter (mm) 12.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Hungary. Issued from 1623 to 1624. Struck in Billon (.438 silver). Measures 12.5 mm and weighs 0.58 g.

Obverse
Curved on top twofold curved Hungarian shield with a chestshield of Austrian bonds divides mintmark (Ferdinandus II. Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae, Hungariae, Bohemiae Rex -
Ferdinand II., by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hungary, Bohemia.)
Reverse
Crowned and glorified Madonna with child in her left arm, scepter in the right hand on a crescent; date in legend (Patroness of Hungary)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1624 P-P EH918b
1623  EH918a
1623 P-P EH918b (on picture)

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