Hungarian Silver Denar with Madonna and Child (about 600-800 years ago)
This medieval silver coin from the Kingdom of Hungary (covering parts of modern Hungary, Romania, Croatia, and neighboring countries) features the iconic Christian image of the Madonna and Child. Hungary, one of the last European regions to convert to Christianity, adopted this religious imagery on their coinage to symbolize their Christian identity.
Coin Description:
Front side: The crowned Virgin Mary (Madonna) holding the infant Jesus (Child), often with halos symbolizing their divine nature.
Back side: Likely features royal heraldry, inscriptions identifying the Hungarian king who issued it, or other Christian symbols common to medieval Hungarian coinage.
Technical Details:
Material: Silver
Denomination: Likely a denar (the standard silver coin used throughout medieval Europe)
Catalog/reference numbers: Not specified
Certification: NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)
Minting date/period: Medieval period (approximately 12th-15th century CE)
Condition: As certified by NGC
Historical Significance:
This coin represents Hungary's embrace of Christianity, which occurred relatively late in European history. The Madonna and Child imagery, an enduring symbol of the Christian faith, was prominently displayed on Hungarian coinage to reinforce the kingdom's religious identity. During this period, Hungary was establishing itself as a significant political power in Central Europe, with coinage serving both economic functions and as powerful propaganda tools that communicated royal authority and religious devotion.
This medieval silver coin from the Kingdom of Hungary (covering parts of modern Hungary, Romania, Croatia, and neighboring countries) features the iconic Christian image of the Madonna and Child. Hungary, one of the last European regions to convert to Christianity, adopted this religious imagery on their coinage to symbolize their Christian identity.
Coin Description:
Front side: The crowned Virgin Mary (Madonna) holding the infant Jesus (Child), often with halos symbolizing their divine nature.
Back side: Likely features royal heraldry, inscriptions identifying the Hungarian king who issued it, or other Christian symbols common to medieval Hungarian coinage.
Technical Details:
Material: Silver
Denomination: Likely a denar (the standard silver coin used throughout medieval Europe)
Catalog/reference numbers: Not specified
Certification: NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)
Minting date/period: Medieval period (approximately 12th-15th century CE)
Condition: As certified by NGC
Historical Significance:
This coin represents Hungary's embrace of Christianity, which occurred relatively late in European history. The Madonna and Child imagery, an enduring symbol of the Christian faith, was prominently displayed on Hungarian coinage to reinforce the kingdom's religious identity. During this period, Hungary was establishing itself as a significant political power in Central Europe, with coinage serving both economic functions and as powerful propaganda tools that communicated royal authority and religious devotion.
This medieval silver coin from the Kingdom of Hungary (covering parts of modern Hungary, Romania, Croatia, and neighboring countries) features the iconic Christian image of the Madonna and Child. Hungary, one of the last European regions to convert to Christianity, adopted this religious imagery on their coinage to symbolize their Christian identity.
Coin Description:
Front side: The crowned Virgin Mary (Madonna) holding the infant Jesus (Child), often with halos symbolizing their divine nature.
Back side: Likely features royal heraldry, inscriptions identifying the Hungarian king who issued it, or other Christian symbols common to medieval Hungarian coinage.
Technical Details:
Material: Silver
Denomination: Likely a denar (the standard silver coin used throughout medieval Europe)
Catalog/reference numbers: Not specified
Certification: NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)
Minting date/period: Medieval period (approximately 12th-15th century CE)
Condition: As certified by NGC
Historical Significance:
This coin represents Hungary's embrace of Christianity, which occurred relatively late in European history. The Madonna and Child imagery, an enduring symbol of the Christian faith, was prominently displayed on Hungarian coinage to reinforce the kingdom's religious identity. During this period, Hungary was establishing itself as a significant political power in Central Europe, with coinage serving both economic functions and as powerful propaganda tools that communicated royal authority and religious devotion.
