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Denier - Béla as Crown Prince ND
Silver | 0.71 g | 18.25 mm |
Issuer | Hungary |
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Duke | Béla (1046-1060) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1048-1060 |
Value | Denier (Denár) (1) |
Currency | Denier (997-1310) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.71 g |
Diameter | 18.25 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#41713 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Isosceles cross in a ring, wedges in between
Lettering: +PANNONIA
Edge
Plain.
Comment
A variant of this coin was discovered in Germany. It is referenced in Lajos Huszár's Münzkatalog Ungarn as #13.
Obverse: +BELA D-VX The design is identical to the original.
Obverse: +STES---TVTTE The design is identical to the original.
It should be noted, however, that these inscriptions are difficult to read, as Huszár describes the writing as "declining".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Béla as Crown Prince ND (1048-1060) from Hungary made of Silver weighing 0.71 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Béla I of Hungary, who ruled from 1048 to 1060. This coin was used as a means of payment and circulated widely throughout the kingdom during that time. Despite its small weight, it was an important part of the economy and was likely used for everyday transactions.