Obol anonymous ND (1501-1526) front Obol anonymous ND (1501-1526) back
Obol anonymous ND (1501-1526) photo
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Obol anonymous ND

 
Silver 0.18 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Vladislaus II (II. Ulászló) (1490-1516) Louis II (II. Lajos) (1516-1526)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1501-1526
Value
1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.18 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51029
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Glorified Madonna with open crown seated on crescent, with child (no glory) on her right arm divides mintmark.

Lettering: K H

Edge

Plain

Comment

Other reference: Huszár #819Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Obol anonymous ND (1501-1526) coin from Hungary made of Silver weighing 0.18 g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Louis II of Hungary, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Hungarian state. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not minted with a specific denomination, and its value was determined by its weight and purity. This fact highlights the importance of the coin's material and weight in determining its value, rather than its face value or denomination.