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Obol - Matthias Corvinus ND
1461 yearSilver | 0.35 g | - |
Issuer | Hungary |
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King | Matthias Corvinus (Mátyás Hunyadi) (1457-1490) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1461 |
Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192) |
Currency | Florin (1310-1540) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.35 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#51251 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Isosceles cross divides two crowns and mintmark
Lettering: B S
Edge
Plain
Comment
Other reference: Huszár #703Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Matthias Corvinus in 1461, is interesting because it was made of silver and weighed only 0.35 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at that time.