(sold for $76.0)

1046, Kingdom of Hungary, Andrew I "the Catholic". Nice Silver Denar Coin. aXF!

Region: Hungary Denomination: Denar Mint Period: 1046-1047 AD Reference: Unger 5, Huszar 9.  Condition: Minor deposits, light deposits, otherwise about XF!  Diameter: 16mm Weight: 0.56gm Material: Silver

Obverse: Central cross with triple arms and pellets in fields within inner circle. Legend around and cruciform pellets at sides, above and below. Legend: + REX-ANDREAS

Reverse: Cross within inner circle with four triangle-shaped wedges in fields. Legend around. Legend: + PANONEIA 

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Andrew I the White (Hungarian: I. Fehér), or the Catholic (Katolikus András/Endre; c. 1015 – before 6 December 1060) was King of Hungary from 1046 to 1060. He descended from a younger branch of the Árpád dynasty. After spending fifteen years in exile, he ascended the throne during an extensive revolt of the pagan Hungarians. He strengthened the position of Christianity in the Kingdom of Hungary and successfully defended its independence against the Holy Roman Empire.

His efforts to ensure the succession of his son, Solomon, resulted in the open revolt of his brother, Béla. Béla dethroned Andrew by force in 1060. Andrew suffered severe injuries during the fighting and died before his brother was crowned king.