Mathias I Corvinus - 1458-1490 AD - Ag denar - VF Obverse: Mathias’ Coat of arms, raven in center Reverse: Madonna holding Jesus Weight: 0.31 gr Diameter: 12.1 mm
Matthias Corvinus, also called Matthias I, was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1458 to 1490. After conducting several military campaigns, he was elected King of Bohemia in 1469 and adopted the title Duke of Austria in 1487. He was the son of John Hunyadi, Regent of Hungary, who died in 1456 |