Obol - Béla IV ND (1235-1270) front Obol - Béla IV ND (1235-1270) back
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Obol - Béla IV ND

 
Silver 0.26 g 9.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Béla IV (1235-1270)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1235-1270
Value
Obol (Obulus) (½)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.26 g
Diameter
9.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#267087
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle with spread wings

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, issued during the reign of Béla IV (1235-1270), is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, yet it weighed only 0.26 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time.