Obol - Conrad III (Nuremberg) ND (1138-1152) front Obol - Conrad III (Nuremberg) ND (1138-1152) back
Obol - Conrad III (Nuremberg) ND (1138-1152) photo
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Obol - Conrad III Nuremberg ND

 
Silver 0.76 g -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
King
Conrad III (Konrad III) (1138-1152)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1138-1152
Value
1 Obol (½)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.76 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132909
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Church building with two towers and a large cross.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Conrad III (Nuremberg) ND (1138-1152) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 0.76 g is that it was used as a means of payment during the reign of Conrad III, who was the King of Germany and Italy, and later became the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was part of the standardized currency system that was introduced during his reign, which aimed to simplify trade and commerce across the empire. Despite its small size and weight, the Obol coin held significant value and played an important role in the economy of the time.