Obol - Andrew II ND (1205-1235) front Obol - Andrew II ND (1205-1235) back
Obol - Andrew II ND (1205-1235) photo
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Obol - Andrew II ND

 
Silver 0.36 g 12.65 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Andrew II (II. András) (1205-1235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1205-1235
Value
Obol (Obulus) (½)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.36 g
Diameter
12.65 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51094
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Between two stars Arpadian shield on top of two towers; above star in a crescent; hoops between inner and outer circles

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, issued during the reign of Andrew II (1205-1235), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite its small weight of 0.36 grams, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce, indicating the importance of silver in the economy of medieval Hungary.