Obol - Vladislaus II ND (1490-1497) front Obol - Vladislaus II ND (1490-1497) back
Obol - Vladislaus II ND (1490-1497) photo
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Obol - Vladislaus II ND

 
Silver 0.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Vladislaus II (II. Ulászló) (1490-1516)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1490-1497
Value
1 Obol (Obulus) (1⁄192)
Currency
Florin (1310-1540)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71685
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Madonna with open crown glorified seated, with glorified child on her right arm divides mintmark

Edge

Plain

Comment

C.II.: 284

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Vladislaus II ND (1490-1497) from Hungary made of Silver weighing 0.3 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Vladislaus II of Hungary, who ruled from 1490 to 1497. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and it was used for everyday transactions and trade. Despite its small weight of 0.3 grams, the coin held significant value and played an important role in the economy of Hungary during the 15th century.