Denier - Peter Orseolo ND
| Silver | 0.56 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Peter Orseolo (Orseolo Péter) (1038-1041, 1044-1046) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1038-1046 |
| Value | Denier (Denár) (1) |
| Currency | Denier (997-1310) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#173918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with wedges in the angles
Lettering: +REGIA CIVIT[as]
Comment
Unique, only 1 knownInteresting fact
The Denier coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Peter Orseolo (1038-1046), was made of silver and weighed 0.56 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant role in the economy of medieval Hungary, as it was widely used for everyday transactions and was considered a symbol of the country's economic prosperity.
