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Denier - Peter Orseolo ND
| Silver | 0.65 g | 17.25 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 | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 17.25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Isosceles cross in a ring, wedges in between
Lettering: +PANNONIA
Edge
Plain
Comment
The variant missing the "R" in "PETRVS" is referenced in Réthy's Corpus Nummorum Hungariae, part 1, as #9.
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Peter Orseolo (1038-1046), was made of silver and weighed 0.65 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important 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.
