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 0.33 g 8.60 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
0.33 g
Diameter
8.60 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#78436
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross with four dots, eight outward hunks with leaves

Edge

Plain

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 was designed to be used as a low-denomination coin, indicating that even small transactions were valued and facilitated in the economy of that time.