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Obol - Charles Robert ND
1338 year| Silver | 0.39 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles Robert (Károly Róbert) (1308-1342) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1338 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Árpád stripes and Anjou lilies in Hungarian coat of arms
Lettering: + · M · REGIS · KAROLI
Translation: Money of King Károly
Edge
Plain
Comment
Other reference: Huszár #496
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles Robert in 1338, was made of silver and weighed 0.39 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the Hungarian currency system during the Middle Ages, and its design featured the iconic image of the King on horseback, symbolizing power and authority.
