Forint - Sigismund Replica

€145,763.00
LocationSlovakia
Year
TypeCoin replicas
CompositionCopper
Weight8 g
Diameter25.8 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCentral part of the coin features the horizontally reversed coat of arms of Sigismund, the Holy Roman Emperor (arms of Bohemia quartered with Hungary): Quarterly, I and IV barry of eight (for Hungary); II and III a lion rampant, queue fourchée crossed in saltire, armed, langued, and crowned (for Bohemia). The coat of arms touches the outer ring, which features the lettering.
Obverse letteringSIGISMUND I D.G R. UNGARIAE +
(Translation: Sigismund I., by God`s Grace the King of Hungarians +)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionIn the central part of the coin, the front-facing standing figure of King Ladislaus with a raised battle axe in his right hand and an orb with a cross on top in his left. The king is wearing a crown, mustache, and a beard. Two letters, presumably `K` and `P` are on the king´s left and right side. Around the coin, touching the lower seam of the king´s robe and going behind his head, is the outer ring containing the lettering.
Reverse letteringS . LADISLAVS . REX
(Translation: King Saint Ladislaus)
Reverse script
Engraver
MintageND  - -
Catalog ID6318528270
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