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Obol - John Zápolya
1527 year| Silver | 0.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | John Zápolya (Szapolyai János) (1526-1540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1527 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Madonna with glory with child on crescent divides mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering: C M
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Hungary, minted in 1527 during the reign of John Zápolya, is interesting because it was made of silver and weighed only 0.25 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at that time.
