Obol - Andrew III ND (1290-1301) front Obol - Andrew III ND (1290-1301) back
Obol - Andrew III ND (1290-1301) photo
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Obol - Andrew III ND

 
Silver 0.19 g 9.20 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Andrew III (III. András) (1290-1301)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1290-1301
Value
Obol (Obulus) (½)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.19 g
Diameter
9.20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#102688
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crown holds large double cross

Edge

Plain

Comment

This is the obulus version of ÉH#323

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, issued during the reign of Andrew III (1290-1301), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite its small weight of 0.19 grams, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce, indicating the importance of silver in the economy of medieval Hungary.