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

 
Silver 0.39 g 13.2 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
0.39 g
Diameter
13.2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#175399
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross with wedges in the angles

Comment

Unique, only 1 piece known

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 0.39 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time.