Hungary Obol - Béla III, 1172 – 1196

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Hungary Hungary
Currency Denier (997 – 1310)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Obol
Year 1172 – 1196
Ruler Béla III (1172–1196)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.11
Diameter (mm) 11
Demonetized Yes

Description

Obol from Hungary. Issued from 1172 to 1196. Struck in Silver. Measures 11 mm and weighs 0.11 g.

Obverse
Double cross with four dots, two inward crescents and four stars
Reverse
Simple cross with two dots in inner circle
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1172-1196) 
ND (1172-1196)  Bronze strike
ND (1172-1196)  crosses instead of stars (CAC II#20.22.3.1; EK 15/15B)
ND (1172-1196)  wedges instead of stars - bronze version
ND (1172-1196)  wedges instead of stars (CAC II#20.22.2.1; EK#15/15A)

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