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 0.31 g 9.80 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
0.31 g
Diameter
9.80 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51099
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering divided in three line, upper and lower segment divided vertically

Lettering:
B E
L A R
E X

Translation: King Béla

Edge

Plain

Comment

Other reference: Huszár #302Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, minted 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 0.31 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time.