Madonna And Child Medieval Silver Coin (NGC)

Own a certified medieval silver coin from Hungary, featuring the timeless image of the Madonna and Child, authenticated and slabbed by NGC. Struck during the late medieval period, this coin reflects both Hungary’s Christian identity and its place on the frontier between East and West.

Though Hungary was one of the last regions in Europe to officially adopt Christianity—King Stephen I was crowned in AD 1000—the kingdom quickly became a staunch defender of the faith. Its coinage, particularly in the High and Late Middle Ages, reflects deep devotion to Christian iconography, none more cherished than the image of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ.

The obverse of these silver denars typically depicts the seated Madonna with Child, often crowned and radiating serenity, symbolizing purity, protection, and divine authority. The reverse often features royal symbols, crosses, or inscriptions identifying the reigning monarch. This combination of regal and sacred imagery made these coins more than just currency—they served as expressions of Hungary’s Christian identity and dynastic legitimacy.

These coins circulated widely across Central and Eastern Europe, carried by merchants, pilgrims, and crusaders alike. Their religious significance made them cherished tokens, sometimes even worn or kept for protection.

Certified by NGC, this Madonna and Child silver coin offers collectors a beautiful and spiritually resonant piece of medieval Christendom—where faith, art, and power were struck in silver for all to see.