Groschen - Charles Robert ND (1319) front Groschen - Charles Robert ND (1319) back
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Groschen - Charles Robert ND

1319 year
Silver 3.49 g 20.20 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungarian possession of Serbia (Hungarian States)
King
Charles Robert (1308-1342)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1319
Value
1 Garas (1⁄16)
Currency
Forint (1310-1526)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
20.20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#103128
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Christ seated on elaborate throne, dividing IC - C X mintmark and two crosses

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IC XC
+ +

Edge

Plain

Comment

Garas minted by Károly Róbert for provincial and trade usage in Serbia

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Charles Robert ND (1319) from Hungarian possession of Serbia (Hungarian States) made of Silver weighing 3.49 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the 14th century, specifically during the reign of Charles Robert, King of Hungary and Croatia. It was a widely used denomination and played an important role in the economy of the region during that time.