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Obol - Béla IV ND
| Silver | 0.27 g | 10.60 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Béla IV (1235-1270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1205-1235 |
| Value | Obol (Obulus) (½) |
| Currency | Denier (997-1310) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.27 g |
| Diameter | 10.60 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Panther walks left, above a tree a star on the left, a Hebrew character on the right
Script: Hebrew
Edge
Plain
Comment
Earlier was classified under II. András.Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Béla IV (1205-1235), is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, yet it weighed only 0.27 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time. This suggests that the coin was designed to be used for small transactions and everyday purchases, reflecting the economic and monetary systems of medieval Hungary.
