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 0.27 g 12.00 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
0.27 g
Diameter
12.00 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#59922
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pillared balcony on a sloping shelf with a tower in the middle, two stars at side, circle below

Edge

Plain

Comment

NOTE: Obulus of ÉH#134

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Andrew II (1205-1235), is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, yet it weighed only 0.27 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time.