N. 105755223

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Ungheria. Bela II.. Denar 1131–1141
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€ 91
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Ungheria. Bela II.. Denar 1131–1141

NGC-certified medieval Hungary denar from the reign of Béla II, King of Hungary from 1131–1141, encapsulated by Numismatic Guaranty Company with the attribution “Hungary Denar, Bela II” and the grade designation “UNC Details, Environmental Damage.” This curated 12th-century silver denar belongs to the early Árpád dynasty coinage of the medieval Kingdom of Hungary and represents a compact hand-struck issue from one of the most historically important monetary traditions of Central Europe. The coin is presented in a secure NGC holder with a castle-themed label, certification number 8396699-012, and official NGC verification branding visible on the reverse of the slab. The coin displays a small medieval silver flan with sharp surviving ornamental detail and a distinctive beaded outer border. One side shows a dense field of abstract symbols, including curved crescent-like elements, pellet details, compact wedge forms, and a central horizontal dividing structure. The opposite side presents a circular composition with concentric rings and a small central cross-like or rosette-like device, surrounded by linear details and medieval surface texture. The design is strongly characteristic of early Hungarian royal denars, where symbolic, geometric, and Christian-influenced motifs were used instead of portraiture or later heraldic imagery. The tight flan, hand-struck fabric, and compact silver module reflect the production methods and monetary style of the early 1100s in Hungary. Béla II, known historically as Béla the Blind, ruled during a period of dynastic consolidation under the Árpád dynasty. His reign followed the rule of Stephen II and formed part of the broader development of royal authority in the medieval Kingdom of Hungary. Coinage from this period is closely connected to the kingdom’s position between the Holy Roman Empire, Byzantium, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Croatia, Dalmatia, and the wider Latin Christian world. Denars of Béla II are therefore significant not only as Hungarian royal coins but also as artifacts of medieval Central European trade, ecclesiastical influence, royal administration, and early state formation. The NGC “UNC Details” designation indicates an uncirculated level of surviving detail, while the “Environmental Damage” notation records surface alteration that prevents assignment of a standard numeric grade. The visible surfaces show silver-grey toning, darker recessed areas, granular age-related texture, and environmental effects consistent with historical exposure, while the principal devices remain clear and collectible. The strong beaded border, preserved interior ornamentation, and legible medieval motifs give the piece notable visual appeal despite the details designation. This curated certified Hungary denar is relevant to collectors of Béla II coinage, Árpád dynasty silver, medieval Hungarian denars, 12th-century European coins, early Christian kingdom coinage, NGC-certified world coins, Central European numismatics, hand-struck silver currency, medieval trade money, royal Hungarian monetary history, and authenticated silver issues from the Kingdom of Hungary. With its certified holder, visible medieval detail, early 1100s attribution, and connection to one of Hungary’s important Árpád monarchs, this piece stands as a collectible example of medieval Hungarian numismatic history and early Central European silver coinage.

N. 105755223

Venduto
Ungheria. Bela II.. Denar 1131–1141

Ungheria. Bela II.. Denar 1131–1141

NGC-certified medieval Hungary denar from the reign of Béla II, King of Hungary from 1131–1141, encapsulated by Numismatic Guaranty Company with the attribution “Hungary Denar, Bela II” and the grade designation “UNC Details, Environmental Damage.” This curated 12th-century silver denar belongs to the early Árpád dynasty coinage of the medieval Kingdom of Hungary and represents a compact hand-struck issue from one of the most historically important monetary traditions of Central Europe. The coin is presented in a secure NGC holder with a castle-themed label, certification number 8396699-012, and official NGC verification branding visible on the reverse of the slab.

The coin displays a small medieval silver flan with sharp surviving ornamental detail and a distinctive beaded outer border. One side shows a dense field of abstract symbols, including curved crescent-like elements, pellet details, compact wedge forms, and a central horizontal dividing structure. The opposite side presents a circular composition with concentric rings and a small central cross-like or rosette-like device, surrounded by linear details and medieval surface texture. The design is strongly characteristic of early Hungarian royal denars, where symbolic, geometric, and Christian-influenced motifs were used instead of portraiture or later heraldic imagery. The tight flan, hand-struck fabric, and compact silver module reflect the production methods and monetary style of the early 1100s in Hungary.

Béla II, known historically as Béla the Blind, ruled during a period of dynastic consolidation under the Árpád dynasty. His reign followed the rule of Stephen II and formed part of the broader development of royal authority in the medieval Kingdom of Hungary. Coinage from this period is closely connected to the kingdom’s position between the Holy Roman Empire, Byzantium, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Croatia, Dalmatia, and the wider Latin Christian world. Denars of Béla II are therefore significant not only as Hungarian royal coins but also as artifacts of medieval Central European trade, ecclesiastical influence, royal administration, and early state formation.

The NGC “UNC Details” designation indicates an uncirculated level of surviving detail, while the “Environmental Damage” notation records surface alteration that prevents assignment of a standard numeric grade. The visible surfaces show silver-grey toning, darker recessed areas, granular age-related texture, and environmental effects consistent with historical exposure, while the principal devices remain clear and collectible. The strong beaded border, preserved interior ornamentation, and legible medieval motifs give the piece notable visual appeal despite the details designation.

This curated certified Hungary denar is relevant to collectors of Béla II coinage, Árpád dynasty silver, medieval Hungarian denars, 12th-century European coins, early Christian kingdom coinage, NGC-certified world coins, Central European numismatics, hand-struck silver currency, medieval trade money, royal Hungarian monetary history, and authenticated silver issues from the Kingdom of Hungary. With its certified holder, visible medieval detail, early 1100s attribution, and connection to one of Hungary’s important Árpád monarchs, this piece stands as a collectible example of medieval Hungarian numismatic history and early Central European silver coinage.

Offerta finale
€ 91
Yevhen Fedoryshyn
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Stima  € 150 - € 200

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