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Huszár 841, Pohl 255-11, Unger 673a, Réthy II 306A, dated 1526
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Hungary. Louis II (Lajos II in Hun.) (1516-1526). AR denar, 15 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, A-V (privy mark) in fields, HK ligature (engraver’s mark) below.
The type was struck 1516-1527 (per Huszár, Pohl & Unger). This privy mark was struck in Visegrád by Alexius Thurzó (per Pohl).
Huszár/Pohl rarity rating 3.
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