Parvus - Charles Robert ND (1308-1322) front Parvus - Charles Robert ND (1308-1322) back
Parvus - Charles Robert ND (1308-1322) photo
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Parvus - Charles Robert ND

 
Silver 0.51 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Charles Robert (Károly Róbert) (1308-1342)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1308-1322
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄96)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.51 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#103037
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three fish joining at heads in middle in three elipsys, three lilies around

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Parvus coin was issued during the reign of Charles Robert, who was the king of Hungary from 1308 to 1322. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.51 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Parvus coin was an important part of the Hungarian currency system during the Middle Ages and was widely used for trade and commerce.