Matthew Corvinus (also spelled Matthias Corvinus) was king of Hungary and also Croatia.. He lived from 1443-1490. This bronze medal with his head in profile and words 'Matthias Rex Hungariae' (Matthias, King of Hungary). Matthias was said to have ruled a 'European superpower' by the end of his reign. His many wars were paid for by taxing the peasants heavily. This medal was by an Italian artisan unknown to us today.
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Matthew Corvinus (also spelled Matthias Corvinus) was king of Hungary and also Croatia.. He lived from 1443-1490. This bronze medal with his head in profile and words 'Matthias Rex Hungariae' (Matthias, King of Hungary). Matthias was said to have ruled a 'European superpower' by the end of his reign. His many wars were paid for by taxing the peasants heavily. This medal was by an Italian artisan unknown to us today.

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UMG25A00_377

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50,8Mo (4,4Mo) / 37,1cm x 34,3cm / 4381 x 4053 (300dpi)

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15th century Matthew Corvinus Matthias Corvinus Corvinus king of Hungary king of Croatia Austro-Hungarian War Europe in 1400s Hungary Croatia 1400s 15th century

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