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

 
Silver 0.20 g 8.00 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
0.20 g
Diameter
8.00 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49274
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Hawk catching rabbit

Edge

Plain

Comment

Other reference: Huszár #330Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, issued during the reign of Béla IV (1235-1270), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite its small weight of 0.20 grams, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce, indicating the importance of silver in the economy of medieval Hungary.