Early Weasel Denar From Transylvania?

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worldnumis Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 02/22/2012 2:58 pm I obtained this coin in Germany in the mid 70s and was told it was from Siebenbergen{Transylvania}, called a "weasel denar." According to the inscription around the edge, it is a coin of Hungary. I have seen others like it with an inscription for Slavonia but never one from Hungary. It appears to be a silver issue,approx.15 m.m., and weighs .9 grams. What is the correct attribution? Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/22/2012 4:03 pm Interesting coin, I know nothing about it though. Approx. what year was it struck? Report this Post to the Staff
worldnumis Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 02/22/2012 5:28 pm Apparently a 14th or 15th Century item, but I am not sure. Report this Post to the Staff
DCH Pillar of the Community United States 645 Posts	Posted 02/22/2012 9:51 pm The VNGARIA legend is listed as a rare variety of Slavonian coin. Some info here: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/mo...nia_001.html Report this Post to the Staff
worldnumis Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 02/23/2012 12:41 am Thanks DCH. I looked at the link, but the 2nd letter to the right of the cross appears to be a "U" or "V" which is not listed for any ruler. At least I know it's a Slavonia coin and earlier than I thought. Report this Post to the Staff
apeka Valued Member Turkey 123 Posts	Posted 02/24/2012 1:08 pm I'm sorry but in my opinion, your money does not look like the original. I suggest you to show this one to an expert. It doesn't even look like it's minted seven and a half centuries ago. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 02/24/2012 2:53 pm I have a few Denars from Hungary, know nothing about this one. By the looks of it, hand struck and all, I'd say 1300's-1400's. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
worldnumis Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 02/24/2012 4:08 pm Thanks everyone for all your input. I have since found some sites listing Slavonian coins, including MA Shops and Galgary coins on Vcoins site. The one shown below from Calgary is the closest to mine except for the inscription. It is attributed to Ladislaus IV (1272-90). Since mine is not magnetic and appears to be the right size and weight range,it is most likely authenic. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 02/24/2012 4:29 pm Kind of similar to my Scottish penny from 1286. Same kind of look. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
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