1235–1270 Hungary – King Béla IV Silver Bracteate – NGC AU58
A remarkable medieval silver Bracteate of Hungary issued during the reign of King Béla IV (1235–1270) and certified AU58 by NGC. This coin represents a fascinating period in European history during the height of the medieval kingdom of Hungary.
Bracteates are distinctive medieval coins struck from very thin silver sheets, usually featuring a design impressed on one side. These lightweight coins were common throughout medieval Central Europe and are highly valued by collectors for their unique manufacture and historical importance.
King Béla IV is one of Hungary’s most significant medieval rulers. His reign witnessed the devastating Mongol invasion of 1241, after which Béla IV rebuilt Hungary’s defenses by strengthening castles and reorganizing the kingdom. Coins from his reign provide a tangible connection to this transformative era of European history.
This example is certified AU58 by NGC, showing excellent preservation for a nearly 800-year-old medieval silver coin with strong remaining detail and attractive overall quality.
A wonderful addition for collectors of medieval Europe, Hungarian coinage, medieval silver, and historical coins from the age of kings and castles.
Country: Kingdom of Hungary
Ruler: King Béla IV (1235–1270)
Date: 1235–1270
Denomination: Silver Bracteate
Composition: Silver
Period: Medieval Europe
Certification: NGC AU58
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