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Medieval Pillar of the Community 3772 Posts	Posted 11/05/2014 10:08 pm While the Parvus didn't stir too many responses but for those who have an interest in medieval Hungarian coins (or to rouse interest), here three more examples: Denar from Charles I Robert (1307-1342) No religious symbolism on this one but an interesting reverse: Helmet with head of ostrich holding horseshoe in beak. Denar from Louis I (1342-1382), he was also King of Poland This is the famous "denarius Saracenus", so named because of the portrait. Denar 1504 from Wladislaw II (1490-1510), also King of Bohemia Clearly showing the old style '4' in the date and the very common reverse used on Hungarian coinage for a long time. Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 11/05/2014 10:26 pm Really nice coins. What are the size and weight of them? I have a Denar from Riga in Medieval Poland somewhere that very small and light weight. Report this Post to the Staff
Medieval Pillar of the Community 3772 Posts	Posted 11/05/2014 10:43 pm Don't have the weight atm since they are in 2x2s and still unpacking stuff. But the size: the denarius Saracenus is quite small with ~13mm, the other two are ~16mm. For comparison measured a Farthing from Edward I (1272-1307) which comes in at ~11mm, ie the size of the Parvus. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 11/05/2014 10:53 pm As I said I find these coins from Hungary very interesting. I have Two Bela III coins which are quite nice. Here is one: Report this Post to the Staff
Medieval Pillar of the Community 3772 Posts	Posted 11/05/2014 11:02 pm Very nice coin showing Byzantine influence, scyphate? He also issued 'islamic' coinage as did a few during the crusader period. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 11/05/2014 11:24 pm Bella III lived in Constantinople for several years was adopted as heir to the throne by the emperor Manuel I Komnenos and betrothed to the emperors daughter Maria. When the emperor had a son of his own, the betrothal was cancelled and he lost his chance to become the next Byzantine emperor. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4964 Posts	Posted 11/06/2014 9:23 pm cool coins, I dig Hungarian coins and have a few of them.. here's a bela iii.. here's a ferdiand I denar.. that Charles I coin is cool, never seen that type before. Edited by chrsmat71 11/06/2014 9:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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