1458-1490-NAGYBANYA AUSTRIAN NETHERLANDS Gold GOLDGULDEN (Florin D'or) +

1458-1490 AUSTRIA HUNGARY GOLDGUDEN -MATTHIAS CORVINUS (3.44G) OF NAGYBANYA.

The 1458-1490 Matthias Corvinus Goldgulden (or ducat) is a classic Hungarian Renaissance coin. Typical specifications feature a fineness of .986 gold, a total weight of roughly 3.55 g, and a diameter of 20.0 mm. Values range widely from $400 to $1,500+ depending on the specific mint and coin condition. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Understanding the specific details of this historic issue depends on which variation you are looking for:

• St. Ladislaus / Coat of Arms (Friedberg 20): Features St. Ladislaus standing with an axe and orb on the obverse, and the quadripartite Hungarian shield on the reverse. 
• Madonna and Child / Coat of Arms (Friedberg 22): Features the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, with the iconic Corvinus raven holding a ring in its beak positioned below.
• Historical Significance: Matthias Corvinus ruled the Kingdom of Hungary, integrating Renaissance art and culture into the region while building the famed Bibliotheca Corviniana.