Obol Gold Strike - John Zápolya ND (1526-1540) front Obol Gold Strike - John Zápolya ND (1526-1540) back
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Obol Gold Strike - John Zápolya ND

 
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
John Zápolya (Szapolyai János) (1526-1540)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1526-1540
Value
¼ Florin (Forint)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105148
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned Madonna with glory with child on her right on a rescent divides mintmark

Lettering: N G

Edge

Plain

Comment

C.II. 329

Interesting fact

The Obol Gold Strike coin featuring John Zápolya ND (1526-1540) from Hungary is made of 99.99% gold and has a unique feature - it's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item or an investment vehicle.