Denier - Béla II ND (1131-1141) front Denier - Béla II ND (1131-1141) back
Denier - Béla II ND (1131-1141) photo
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Denier - Béla II ND

 
Silver 0.34 g 12.10 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Béla II (II. Béla) (1131-1141)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1131-1141
Value
Denier (Denár) (1)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.34 g
Diameter
12.10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#33708
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Cross in inner circle with four dots; lines between inner and outer circle.

Edge

Plain

Comment

H#99 - four wedges in inner circle around cross
H#100 - empty space in inner circle around cross

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Béla II ND (1131-1141) from Hungary made of Silver weighing 0.34 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Béla II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Hungarian economy. The coin's design features the king's name and title in Latin, as well as a depiction of a cross, which was a symbol of the Christian faith that was prevalent in Hungary at the time. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of medieval Hungary.