© KM-NUMIS
© KM-NUMIS
Obol - Boleslaus I the Cruel ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| Duke | Boleslaus I the Cruel (935-972) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 935-972 |
| Value | 1 Obol (½) |
| Currency | Denier (935-1300) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1210 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#129163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Boleslaus I the Cruel, who was known for his brutal methods of maintaining power and expanding the kingdom's territory. Despite his controversial reign, the Obol coin remained a popular form of currency and was widely used throughout the Kingdom of Bohemia during this time.
