Description
The Cistercian monk Caesarius of Heisterbach wrote of Saint Elisabeth of Hungary as follows: The honourable and devout Elisabeth was from a family of high standing and shone brightly in the fog of this world like the morning star. Saint Elisabeth is one of the most beloved Hungarian saints.
Front: The front of the coin depicts a motif from the reliquary of Saint Elisabeth in Marburg, showing Saint Elisabeth of Hungary helping the poor. The back features Saint Elisabeth with roses, in reference to the famous ‘miracle of the roses’ and a loaf of bread in her left hand.
Back:The back features Saint Elisabeth with roses, in reference to the famous ‘miracle of the roses’ and a loaf of bread in her left hand.
Keywords:Saints, church, church history, history, silver