Hungary – 1 Denar, 1619-KB – G Details
KINGDOM OF HUNGARY – 1 DENAR (DÉNÁR), 1619-KB. Billon/Silver Alloy. G Details.
A genuine early 17th-century Hungarian 1 Denar (Dénár) dated 1619, struck at the historic Kremnica (Kremnitz) Mint, identified by the K-B mintmark.
This small hammered coin belongs to the late Habsburg-era coinage of the Kingdom of Hungary. The standard 1619-KB type is cataloged as KM#40.1, with a diameter of approximately 14 mm and a billon composition containing silver.
Design
Obverse: The traditional Hungarian coat of arms, with the K-B mintmarks on either side. The surrounding Latin inscription identifies the Habsburg ruler and his royal and imperial titles.
Reverse: A crowned Madonna and Child, surrounded by the Latin legend PATRO • HVNGA • 1619, referring to the Virgin Mary as the “Patroness of Hungary.”
Historical Background
The year 1619 falls during an important transition in Hungarian and Habsburg history. Matthias II's reign was coming to an end, while Ferdinand II was emerging as the new Habsburg ruler. The coin therefore comes from a fascinating period of political and religious tension in Central Europe.
The Kremnica Mint, now in Slovakia, was one of the great historic mints of the Kingdom of Hungary and had been producing Hungarian coinage for centuries.
This tiny denar would have circulated as everyday money more than 400 years ago, making it a tangible survivor from the early 17th century.
Coin Details
- Country: Kingdom of Hungary
- Denomination: 1 Denar / Dénár
- Date: 1619
- Mint: Kremnica
- Mintmark: KB
- Metal: Billon / silver alloy
- Diameter: Approximately 14 mm
- Grade: G Details
- Reference: KM#40.1
- Period: Early 17th century
A genuine 400+ year-old Hungarian coin featuring the historic Hungarian coat of arms and the Madonna and Child. An affordable and interesting addition to a collection of Hungarian, Habsburg, European, or early modern coinage.
Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact surfaces, patina, centering, wear, and reason for the “G Details” designation.
