Hungary Denier - Géza II, 1141 – 1162

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Hungary Hungary
Currency Denier (997 – 1310)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Denier
Year 1141 – 1162
Ruler Géza II (II. Géza) (1141–1162)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.22
Diameter (mm) 13
Demonetized Yes

Description

Denier from Hungary. Issued from 1141 to 1162. Struck in Silver. Measures 13 mm and weighs 0.22 g.

Obverse
Small rimmed cross in center, 4 Ω (omega) letters facing the stems divided by 4 diagonal pillars ending in a wedge inside and an orb outside
Reverse
Two crosses facing, connected with a line, orb in the middle, two arcs and two lines ending in orbs within inner circle, no outer circle
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1141-1162)  H#145
ND (1141-1162)  H#145 - mule strike: rev. as ÉH#70: large cross with 3 circular dots in wide circle
ND (1141-1162)  H#145 - rev.: two orbs disconnected from arcs
ND (1141-1162)  H#145a (EK#12/14A) - rev.: two crosses not connected with a line
ND (1141-1162)  H#146 (EK#12/15) - rev.: 4 times 3 dots
ND (1141-1162)  H#147 (EK#12/16) - rev.: central vertical line ending in two crosses, 2 crosses at side with 4 dots in inner circle

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