Obol - Ferdinand I 1532-1564 front Obol - Ferdinand I 1532-1564 back
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Obol - Ferdinand I

 
Silver (.500) 0.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1532-1564
Value
1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄720)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
0.28 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#35862
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned and glorified Madonna with child in her right arm on a crescent divides mintmark

Script: Latin

Lettering: K B

Edge

Plain

Comment

C3-67

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ferdinand I Obol coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the Ottoman Empire's tribute to the Holy Roman Empire.