© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
Obol - Ferdinand II
| Billon (.438 silver) | 0.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1634-1637 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄720) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Billon (.438 silver) |
| Weight | 0.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Madonna on a crescent with child on her left arm, scepter in the right hand divides mintyear
Script: Latin
Lettering: 16 37
Edge
Plain
Comment
C3-307a - H1209 - Éh920Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Ferdinand II 1634-1637 from Hungary made of Billon (.438 silver) weighing 0.29 g is that it was used as a means of payment for the common people, while the higher denominations were used by the wealthy and merchants.
