Denier - Béla as Crown Prince ND (1048-1060) front Denier - Béla as Crown Prince ND (1048-1060) back
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Denier - Béla as Crown Prince ND

 
Silver 0.71 g 18.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
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
References
Numista
N#41713
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".

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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.