Obol - Matthias II Gold Strike
| Gold (.990) | 0.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1610-1617 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄720) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned and glorified, radiant Madonna seated on a crescent holds child in her left arm, cross in the right.
Edge
Plain
Comment
H#1096 is a gold strike of Obulus H#1149, see belowH#1097 has no crown on the obverse, and the mintyear is on the reverse divided by the Madonna
Interesting fact
The Pattern Obol - Matthias II (Gold Strike) 1610-1617 from Hungary is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Hungary, when the country was facing political and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin's high gold content and detailed design make it a remarkable piece of numismatic history.
