Obol - Charles Robert ND (1325-1329) front Obol - Charles Robert ND (1325-1329) back
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Obol - Charles Robert ND

 
Silver 0.39 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Charles Robert (Károly Róbert) (1308-1342)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1325-1329
Value
1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.39 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#103048
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Rimmed double cross divides four lilies, mintmark and two rosettes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles Robert (1325-1329), was made of silver and weighed 0.39 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of medieval Hungary, as it was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the country's economic growth and stability.