Med-Hung-Madonna Hungary, Madonna And Child (16Th Century Ce), Denar(C)

Throughout the sixteenth century the Catholic Kingdom of Hungary fought a long and bitter war of survival against the Muslim Ottoman Turks. At stake was not only the independence of a Christian Hungary but also that of all Europe. Defeat at the Battle of Mohacs in 1526 and the loss of Budapest in 1541 were low points. It would be another century before lost lands could be regained. During this time, the Hungarian people endured with the help of their Christian Faith, the Madonna and Child on this small coin, used in everyday life is a symbol of that Faith.