Forint - Sigismund Replica

Location Slovakia
Year
Type Coin replica
Composition Copper
Weight 8 g
Diameter 25.8 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Central 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 script
Obverse lettering SIGISMUND I D.G R. UNGARIAE +
(Translation: Sigismund I., by God`s Grace the King of Hungarians +)
Reverse description In 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 script
Reverse lettering S . LADISLAVS . REX
(Translation: King Saint Ladislaus)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6318528270
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