Denier - Béla IV ND (1235-1270) front Denier - Béla IV ND (1235-1270) back
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Denier - Béla IV ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Béla IV (1235-1270)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1235-1270
Value
Denier (Denár) (1)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#205792
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned head facing forward under a pillared arch, cross on top of arch between hoops and two crosses on pillars

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Béla IV ND (1235-1270) from Hungary made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of King Béla IV, who was forced to flee to the Holy Roman Empire after the Mongol invasion of Hungary in 1241. Despite this, the coin still bears his name and image, indicating the resilience and continuity of the Hungarian monarchy even in the face of foreign occupation.