© PCGS
© PCGS
Obol - Maximilian I
| Silver (.500) | 0.29 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian I (I. Miksa) (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1565-1576 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄720) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 0.29 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Nimbate crowned Madonna seated, facing, dividing mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: K B
Edge
Plain
Comment
ÉH#767A - H#995 K-B KörmöcbányaÉH#767B - H#996 H-S Kassa
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Maximilian I's reign was the first silver coin minted in Hungary, and it was introduced as a replacement for the previously used copper coins. This change in material was significant because it reflected the growing influence of the Renaissance and the increasing importance of trade and commerce in the region. The use of silver coins also symbolized the wealth and power of the Habsburg Empire, which Hungary was a part of at the time.
