Obol - John II ND (1441-1479) front Obol - John II ND (1441-1479) back
Obol - John II ND (1441-1479) photo
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Obol - John II ND

 
Billon 1.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Navarre
King
John II (1425-1479)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1441-1479
Value
1 Obol (1⁄480)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.45 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#192769
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + nAVARRE REX ET

Lettering (regular font): + NAVARRE REX ET

Translation: ... king of Navarre and [Aragon].

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from the Kingdom of Navarre, issued during the reign of John II (1441-1479), features a unique design element - a small cross pattée on the reverse side, which is not commonly found on other coins from this era.