Denier - Stephen II ND (1116-1131) front Denier - Stephen II ND (1116-1131) back
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Denier - Stephen II ND

 
Silver 0.33 g 11.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Stephen II (II. István) (1116-1131)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1116-1131
Value
Denier (Denár) (1)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.33 g
Diameter
11.8 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#175397
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Without legend, cross with wedges in the angles

Interesting fact

The Denier coin of Stephen II of Hungary, minted between 1116 and 1131, is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, yet it weighed only 0.33 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time.