Obol - Charles Robert ND
| Silver | 0.39 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 | 0.39 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#226582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rimmed double cross divides facing crowneds heads on bottom; birds in the middle; star and a crescent with a dot on the top
Comment
Obulus version of H#455Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles Robert (1323-1333), 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 widely used for everyday transactions and was considered a symbol of the country's economic prosperity.
