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Follis - Béla III
| Issuer | Hungary |
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| Year | 1172-1196 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field occupied by multiple horizontal lines of pseudo-Kufic legend-imitation, arranged in a rectangular panel and enclosed within a beaded inner border. The decorative script, derived from Arabic Kufic prototypes, is entirely illegible and serves a purely ornamental function. A circular band of further pseudo-Kufic imitation legend surrounds the central panel, framed by a plain outer rim. The overall design reflects the strong Byzantine and Islamic artistic influence prevalent on Hungarian coinage of the late 12th century. |
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| Reverse description | Central field bearing multiple horizontal lines of pseudo-Kufic legend-imitation within a rectangular panel, closely mirroring the obverse design. Below the central inscription panel, a distinguishing letter group appears — rendered as 'JOJ', 'IOI', or 'I I' depending on the die variety — serving as a differentiating mark between the three known sub-types (CAC I#16.19, 16.20, 16.21). The central panel is enclosed within a beaded border, itself surrounded by a circular band of further pseudo-Kufic ornamental script. The coin's reverse, like the obverse, reflects the imitative Kufic tradition adopted during the reign of Béla III. |
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| Mintage | ND (1172-1196) - I I (CAC I#16.21) - ND (1172-1196) - IOI (CAC I#16.20) - ND (1172-1196) - JOJ (CAC I#16.19) - |
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