A distinctive denarius depicting the motif of a fight with a lion, a symbol of Ladislaus' courage in his duel with evil.
The issue is dated 1138-1146.
A beautifully preserved, mint example of this issue. A sought-after item, especially in such exquisite condition.
Obverse: a prince on a throne with a sword in his hand, next to him a standing squire handing the king's apple, in the rim a legend;
Reverse: knight fighting a lion, behind the knight a tree;
Silver, diameter 13 mm, weight 0.60 g.
