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Obol Thick Strike - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.500) | 3.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1552-1554 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄720) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned and glorified Madonna with child in her right arm on a crescent divides mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering: K B
Edge
Plain
Comment
C3-66The picture is an illustration of a coin ÉH#754, which is an identical strike. (see link below)
The actual coin is unique.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ferdinand I Obol Thick Strike coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Hungary. The coin was minted between 1552 and 1554, during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the King of Hungary and Bohemia, and later became the Holy Roman Emperor. This period saw significant political and religious upheaval in Europe, including the Protestant Reformation and the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Despite these challenges, the Ferdinand I Obol Thick Strike coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its unique design and silver content making it a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.
