Obol - Ferdinand I (Gold Strike) ND (1526-1564) front Obol - Ferdinand I (Gold Strike) ND (1526-1564) back
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Obol - Ferdinand I Gold Strike ND

 
Gold (.990) 1.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564)
Type
Pattern
Years
1526-1564
Value
1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄720)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.990)
Weight
1.25 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106386
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Lettering: K B

Translation: Kremnica.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern Obol - Ferdinand I (Gold Strike) ND (1526-1564) from Hungary is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first King of Hungary and Bohemia, and later became the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early modern European coinage, and its gold content and detailed design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.