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Obol - Frederick II, Conrad IV and Interregnum Nuremberg ND
| Silver (.657) | 0.36 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II (1212-1250) Conrad IV (1237-1254) |
| Period | Great Interregnum (1254-1273) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1240-1268 |
| Value | 1 Obol (½) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver (.657) |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#324997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portrait of a king with two fleur-de-lys (or cross) scepters raised. line hoop. edge rosettes or crosses.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the Interregnum, a period of about 20 years when there was no emperor, and the empire was ruled by a council of princes. This coin is a rare example of a coin minted during this time, and its existence provides a unique insight into the economic and political conditions of the empire during this period.
