Hungarian Madonna and Child Medieval Silver Coin (about 700-800 years ago)
This silver coin from medieval Hungary features the Madonna and Child, an enduring image in Christian iconography.
Technical Details:
Format: Mid-sized album
Album ID: HUNGMADONNA-MIDI
Material: Silver
Historical Significance: Hungary was one of the last regions in Europe to convert to Christianity, making its religious coinage particularly significant. This coin represents the cultural and religious transformation of the Hungarian kingdom as it integrated into the broader European Christian community. The Madonna and Child imagery became an important symbol in Hungarian national identity, blending religious devotion with emerging concepts of statehood. This type of religious iconography on coins demonstrates how medieval rulers used currency not just as economic tools but also as means of expressing religious allegiance and legitimizing their authority.
This silver coin from medieval Hungary features the Madonna and Child, an enduring image in Christian iconography.
Technical Details:
Format: Mid-sized album
Album ID: HUNGMADONNA-MIDI
Material: Silver
Historical Significance: Hungary was one of the last regions in Europe to convert to Christianity, making its religious coinage particularly significant. This coin represents the cultural and religious transformation of the Hungarian kingdom as it integrated into the broader European Christian community. The Madonna and Child imagery became an important symbol in Hungarian national identity, blending religious devotion with emerging concepts of statehood. This type of religious iconography on coins demonstrates how medieval rulers used currency not just as economic tools but also as means of expressing religious allegiance and legitimizing their authority.
This silver coin from medieval Hungary features the Madonna and Child, an enduring image in Christian iconography.
Technical Details:
Format: Mid-sized album
Album ID: HUNGMADONNA-MIDI
Material: Silver
Historical Significance: Hungary was one of the last regions in Europe to convert to Christianity, making its religious coinage particularly significant. This coin represents the cultural and religious transformation of the Hungarian kingdom as it integrated into the broader European Christian community. The Madonna and Child imagery became an important symbol in Hungarian national identity, blending religious devotion with emerging concepts of statehood. This type of religious iconography on coins demonstrates how medieval rulers used currency not just as economic tools but also as means of expressing religious allegiance and legitimizing their authority.
