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Obol - Charles Robert ND
| Silver | 0.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles Robert (Károly Róbert) (1308-1342) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1323-1333 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#103045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Above Double cross: 2 lillies of Anjou, below two crowned heads facing;
At the lower arm of the cross two birds facing
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles Robert (1323-1333), was made of silver and weighed 0.36 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of medieval Hungary, as it was widely used for everyday transactions and was considered a symbol of the country's economic prosperity.
