Obol - Matthias Corvinus ND (1461) front Obol - Matthias Corvinus ND (1461) back
Obol - Matthias Corvinus ND (1461) photo
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Obol - Matthias Corvinus ND

1461 year
Silver 0.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
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
References
Numista
N#51251
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Isosceles cross divides two crowns and mintmark

Lettering: B S

Edge

Plain

Comment

Other reference: Huszár #703Automatically translated

Interesting 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.