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Obol - Charles Robert ND
| Silver | 0.40 g | 12 mm |
| 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 | 0.40 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#103049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Árpád stripes and Anjou lilies in field of shield, lily above in inner circle
Lettering: + M · REGIS · KARVLI ·
Translation: Money of King Károly
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles Robert (1323-1333), was made of silver and weighed 0.40 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant 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.
