Obol - Louis I minted for Russia ND
Copper | - | - |
Issuer | Hungary |
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King | Louis I (I. Lajos) (1342-1382) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1370-1382 |
Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192) |
Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
Composition | Copper |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#103272 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Open crown, dots and hoops around in four semicircle decoration
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Obol coin , minted for Russia during the reign of Louis I (1370-1382) and made of copper, features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. On one side, it depicts a crowned figure of Louis I, while the other side bears the image of a horseman slaying a dragon. This imagery is believed to symbolize the victory of good over evil and reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.