Denier - Albert ND (1438) front Denier - Albert ND (1438) back
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Denier - Albert ND

1438 year
Silver 0.56 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Albert (1437-1439)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1438
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.56 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51207
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Single Hungarian Árpád stripes coat of arms within inner circle

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + REGIS · VnGARIE · ET · C

Lettering (regular font): + REGIS · VNGARIE · ET · C

Translation: King of Hungary and so on

Edge

Plain

Comment

Other reference: Huszár #591Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Denier - Albert ND (1438) coin from Hungary was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. In fact, the use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often reserved for coins of high denominations or special issues. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important issue for the Hungarian kingdom at the time.