Denier - Béla III ND (1172-1196) front Denier - Béla III ND (1172-1196) back
Denier - Béla III ND (1172-1196) photo
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Denier - Béla III ND

 
Silver 0.27 g 11.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Béla III (1172-1196)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1172-1196
Value
Denier (Denár) (1)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.27 g
Diameter
11.75 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49229
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Five little crosses, dots around in inner circle

Edge

Small

Comment

Some numismatists argue that central script reads. "Malik Bela" in Arabic, meaning King Béla in Arabic; most Hungarians deny it, although it looks very likely.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Béla III ND (1172-1196) from Hungary made of Silver weighing 0.27 g is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of King Béla III, while the reverse side features a cross with four pelicans, symbolizing the four evangelists.