Collector Grade ,Medieval King Béla II 'The Blind' (1131–1141) Silver Denar ​Crisp Archaic Details: The characteristic cross and geometric motifs of the early Árpád era are astonishingly sharp, well-defined, and fully legible, making this an investment-grade artifact for premium collectors. ​The Dark History of the Blinded King: ​Revenge and Survival: King Béla II (ruled 1131–1141) is one of the most tragic yet resilient figures of the Middle Ages. Blinded as a young boy by his own uncle (King Coloman) to prevent him from taking the throne, Béla survived the mutilation. Once crowned, his fierce wife, Queen Helena of Serbia, ruled by his side and exacted a legendary, bloody revenge on the lords responsible for his blinding. It is a profound historical paradox that the coin of a blind medieval king has survived in such visually perfect, immaculate condition.