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HUNGARY, Bela IV ~ 1235-1270 ~ AR Denar (.47g) ~ Facing bust, REX BELA ~ Eagle standing left, head turned right with open wings ~ R-246, Hus-313 ~ VF

HUNGARY, Bela IV ~ 1235-1270 ~ AR Denar (.47g) ~ Facing bust, REX BELA ~ Eagle standing left, head turned right with open wings ~ R-246, Hus-313 ~ VF

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Béla IV was one of Hungary's most significant medieval kings, often called the "second founder of Hungary" because he rebuilt the country after the devastating Mongol invasion of 1241-1242. He introduced major reforms and helped Hungary recover from this catastrophic period, including building numerous stone castles and fortifications to better defend against future invasions.

This is a Denier (or Denár in Hungarian), which was the standard silver coin of medieval Hungary.

Obverse: Features a crowned head facing forward with long hair, with the Latin inscription "+REX BELA" (King Béla)

Reverse: Displays a standing eagle with open wings facing right, enclosed in a pearl circle

This hammer-struck silver coin is remarkably tiny—smaller than a U.S. dime. While such small denominations were standard in medieval Europe, their diminutive size posed practical challenges, as they could easily slip through the smallest tears in clothing and purses.

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