The Imagery of Madonna & Child was very important to the people of Hungary and was present on their coinage for centuries. In the 1500s, Ferdinand I of Austria inherited the Hungarian throne and began to gradually chance Hungary's coinage to match that of Austria. However, Ferdinand knew that certain symbols, such as the Hungarian arms & the Madonna with child, couldn't be removed from the coins without a rebellion by the people of Hungary. Madonna, locally known as Boldogasszony, was the patron saint of Hungary.
Observe: “Madonna & Child” in the center with mint mark: KB
Reverse: Hungarian coat of arms in the center, with legend, name, titles of the King, and date of minting.
Note: Dates may vary, Coins are from the 1500s.
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