Obol - Louis II (Piedfort) ND (1516-1526) front Obol - Louis II (Piedfort) ND (1516-1526) back
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Obol - Louis II Piedfort ND

 
Silver 4.10 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Louis II (II. Lajos) (1516-1526)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1516-1526
Value
1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.10 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105141
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Glorified Madonna with open crown seated on crescent, with child (no glory) on her right arm divides mintmark.

Lettering: K A

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Louis II (Piedfort) ND (1516-1526) from Hungary made of Silver weighing 4.10 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis II of Hungary, who was also known as Louis II of Bohemia and Louis II of Croatia. He was a member of the Jagellonian dynasty and ruled from 1516 until his death in 1526. This coin was likely used as a means of payment during his reign and would have been a common sight in the markets and shops of Hungary during that time.