Denier - Wenceslaus ND (1301-1305) front Denier - Wenceslaus ND (1301-1305) back
Denier - Wenceslaus ND (1301-1305) photo
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Denier - Wenceslaus ND

 
Silver 0.49 g 12.20 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Wenceslaus (Vencel) (1301-1305)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1301-1305
Value
Denier (Denár) (1)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.49 g
Diameter
12.20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49287
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Bearded harpy to the right, lily in front in pearl circle

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Wenceslaus ND (1301-1305) from Hungary made of Silver weighing 0.49 g is that it was issued during the reign of King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia, who was also known as Wenceslaus IV of Hungary. He was a member of the Luxembourg dynasty and ruled both Bohemia and Hungary simultaneously, which was a unique situation in European history. This coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side, while the other side features the Hungarian coat of arms. Despite its small weight, this coin is a valuable piece of history and a collector's item for numismatists.