Denier - Louis I (minted for Poland) ND (1370-1382) front Denier - Louis I (minted for Poland) ND (1370-1382) back
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Denier - Louis I minted for Poland ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Louis I (I. Lajos) (1342-1382)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1370-1382
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#103262
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing eagle with open wings facing right

Edge

Plain

Comment

Hungarian mintage used for the Polish market

Interesting fact

The Denier - Louis I (minted for Poland) ND (1370-1382) from Hungary made of Silver is a rare coin that was minted during the reign of King Louis I of Hungary, who ruled from 1342 to 1382. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, and it was used as a means of payment throughout Hungary and Poland during that time. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, and it provides a unique glimpse into the monetary systems and trade practices of the era.