Obol - Wenceslaus ND (1301-1305) front Obol - Wenceslaus ND (1301-1305) back
Obol - Wenceslaus ND (1301-1305) photo
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Obol - Wenceslaus ND

 
Silver 0.21 g 8.80 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Wenceslaus (Vencel) (1301-1305)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1301-1305
Value
Obol (Obulus) (½)
Currency
Denier (997-1310)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.21 g
Diameter
8.80 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72503
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Large face in leaf frame

Edge

Plain

Comment

Obulus of ÉH#345.

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Wenceslaus ND (1301-1305), is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, yet it weighed only 0.21 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time.