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Huszár 841, Pohl 255-24, Unger 673i, Réthy II 306A, dated 1526
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Hungary. Louis II (Lajos II in Hun.) (1516-1526). AR denar, 15x16 mm.
Obv: LVDOVICVS * R ◦ VNGAR * 1526 *, Four-part shield with Hungarian arms (Árpádian stripes, patriarchal cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion), Polish eagle in escutcheon.
Rev: PATRONA * – VNGARIE, Crowned Madonna with infant Jesus to her right, C–lily (privy mark) in fields.
The type was struck 1516-1527 (per Huszár, Pohl & Unger). This privy mark was struck in Kaschau (Kassa in Hun., now Košice, Slovakia) under a city (per Pohl).
Huszár/Pohl rarity rating 3 (but with an uncommon privy mark).
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