Denier - Stephen III ND (1162-1172) front Denier - Stephen III ND (1162-1172) back
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Denier - Stephen III ND

 
Silver 0.20 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Stephen III (III. István) (1162-1172)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1162-1172
Value
Denier (Denár) (1)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.20 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#122647
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Vertical line with 2 inward crescents.

Interesting fact

The Stephen III ND (1162-1172) Denier coin from Hungary made of Silver weighing 0.20 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of significant political and economic change in Hungary. Stephen III was the first king of Hungary to issue coins with his own name and title, which signified a shift towards greater independence from the Holy Roman Empire. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a departure from the previous practice of using copper, indicating an increase in the value of silver in the region.