1C. Dinar Coin, Matei Corvin, 1458-1490, Silver
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1C. Dinar Coin, Matei Corvin, 1458-1490, Silver
Starting price:
EUR 150
Sold
EUR 200
silver, 0.48 g, d=15.50 mm
Obverse legend: + M · MATHIE · R · VNGARIE ·
Obverse description: Circular legend arranged on the edge, between a partially visible outer pearl circle and an inner linear circle. In the center, there is a quartered shield with a heart shield. The quarters depict: four bands, a double cross with anchor arms, two dalmatian leopard heads and a bohemian lion rampant. In the heart shield appears the heraldic symbol of the Hunyadi family: the raven with a ring in its beak, oriented to the left.
Reverse legend: PATRONA VNGARIE
Reverse description: Circular legend arranged on the edge, between a partially visible outer pearl circle and an inner linear circle. In the center, the Virgin is depicted on a throne, draped and crowned, holding the Child in her arms. Both figures are haloed and flanked by the mint mark. The iconographic elements interrupt the legend in the upper and the lower part.
Catalog reference: Pohl 221-2; Huzsar 719; Unger 567e.
The coin is a valuable historical document, being illustrative for the evolution of the monetary system in the second half of the 15th century and for the monetary policy promoted during the reign of Matthias Corvinus. His monetary emissions played a significant role in stabilizing the currency circulation of the Kingdom of Hungary, being the result of an arduous monetary reform carried out over several years.
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