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Obol - IV. Béla ND
| Silver | 0.44 g | 11.92 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Slavonia (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Béla IV (1235-1270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1235-1270 |
| Value | 1 Obulus (½) |
| Currency | Denier (1216-1364) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Diameter | 11.92 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Rimmed double cross, two crowned heads facing each other at base, mintmark on two sides above.
On top star with a dot on the left, crescent with a dot on the right.
Lettering: O O
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from the Province of Slavonia (Hungarian States) made of Silver weighing 0.44 g, issued during the reign of IV. Béla (1235-1270), is an interesting piece of history because it was used as a means of exchange during a time when bartering was still a common practice. The use of coins as a medium of exchange was a significant step towards the development of modern currency and trade.
