Description:
Offered is a 1557 KB Hungary Silver Denar, authenticated as NGC Genuine, a remarkable surviving example of mid-16th-century medieval Hungarian coinage. Struck at the historic Kremnica (Körmöcbánya) Mint, one of Europe’s most important medieval mints, this small silver denar showcases classic Renaissance-era Hungarian style. The obverse typically features the ruling monarch’s crowned bust or monogram, while the reverse presents a Hungarian coat of arms, cross, or shield—designs characteristic of this turbulent period in Central European history.
Though designated Genuine by NGC (meaning the coin is authentic but may not qualify for a numerical grade due to wear, cleaning, or other factors), the piece retains strong historical appeal as an authentic 1500s silver denar circulated during the Habsburg Ottoman conflicts and Hungarian royal divisions.
Specifications:
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Year: 1557
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Country: Hungary
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Mint: Kremnica Mint (KB)
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Denomination: Denar
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Composition: Silver
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Weight: ~0.5–0.6 g (typical for period denars)
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Diameter: ~15–17 mm
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Obverse: Monarch’s bust, legend, or monogram (varies by issue)
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Reverse: Hungarian shield or cross design
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Grade: NGC Genuine (authenticated medieval issue)
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Mintage: Not recorded (hand-struck medieval coinage)
You will receive a coin similar to the condition shown.
