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

 
Silver 0.21 g -
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
0.21 g
Size
9 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#216940
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Venetian type lion facing forward

Comment

Obulus version of ÉH#315.

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Andrew III (1290-1301), is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, yet it weighed only 0.21 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time.