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

 
Silver 0.22 g 12.50 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
0.22 g
Diameter
12.50 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#33807
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Horizontal line crossed by letter S within inner circle

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Denier coin of Stephen III of Hungary, minted between 1162 and 1172, is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, yet it weighed only 0.22 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time.