Denier - Louis I ND (1347-1348) front Denier - Louis I ND (1347-1348) back
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Denier - Louis I ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Louis I (I. Lajos) (1342-1382)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1347-1348
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#103229
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

In diagonally twice cut shield, scattered lilies in top and bottom field, three hammers in middle field (coat of arms of Charles Martell), mintmark on top of shield

Edge

Plain

Comment

These are not Hungarian type coins, might have been minted for foreign lands

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I ND (1347-1348) from Hungary made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis I of Hungary, who was also known as Louis the Great. He was a powerful king who ruled Hungary from 1342 to 1382 and was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Hungarian economy. The coin was likely used for everyday transactions and would have been a common sight in the markets and shops of medieval Hungary.