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© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
Obol - Ferdinand III
| Silver | 0.31 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand III (III. Ferdinánd) (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1655 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄720) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.31 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Madonna with child divides year
Script: Latin
Lettering: 16 47
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Ferdinand III 1638-1655 from Hungary made of Silver weighing 0.31 g is that it was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic change in Hungary. The coin was introduced during the reign of Ferdinand III, who was the King of Hungary and Croatia from 1637 to 1655. During his reign, there was a significant increase in trade and commerce, and the Obol coin was used to facilitate these transactions. Despite its small weight, the coin was widely accepted and used throughout the region, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
