Obol - Matthias Corvinus ND (1463) front Obol - Matthias Corvinus ND (1463) back
Obol - Matthias Corvinus ND (1463) photo
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Obol - Matthias Corvinus ND

1463 year
Silver 0.26 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias Corvinus (Mátyás Hunyadi) (1457-1490)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1463
Value
1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.26 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51240
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Isosceles cross divides two crowns and mintmark

Edge

Plain

Comment

Other reference: Huszár #707Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Matthias Corvinus in 1463, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite its small weight of 0.26 grams, it was still considered a standard circulation coin and was widely used in transactions. This coin is a testament to the advanced minting techniques and the value placed on precious metals during the Renaissance period.