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Denier - Ladislaus V ND
| Billon | 0.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ladislaus V (V. László) (1444-1453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1447-1450 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bohemian lion to the left
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + REGIS VNGARIE ET · CETE
Lettering (regular font): + REGIS VNGARIE ET · CETE
Translation: King of Hungary and so on
Edge
Plain
Comment
Other reference: Huszár #654
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ladislaus V Denier coin from Hungary is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears an image of King Ladislaus V, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a crescent moon, which was a common motif in Islamic art and architecture at the time. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex religious and political landscape of 15th-century Hungary, where Christianity and Islam coexisted and interacted in various ways.
