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

 
Silver 8.65 g 11.60 mm
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
Weight
8.65 g
Diameter
11.60 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#78720
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

King on throne facing forward, two flowers at side

Lettering: VNGA · RIE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Béla IV ND (1235-1270) from Hungary made of Silver weighing 8.65g is that it was minted during the reign of King Béla IV, who was a strong advocate for the use of silver coins as a medium of exchange. This coin, in particular, was used as a means of promoting trade and commerce within the kingdom, and its design features the king's name and title in Latin, highlighting the influence of the Roman Empire on Hungarian culture at the time.