Hungary Obol - Ferdinand I, 1562
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Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Thaler
(1526 – 1754)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Obol
Year
1562
Ruler
Ferdinand I
(1556–1564)
Composition
Gold (.990)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
3.27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Obol from Hungary. Issued in 1562. Struck in Gold (.990). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.27 g.
- Obverse
- Fourfold straight coat of arms: Hungarian Árpád stripes, Hungarian double cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion; in center chest shield Austrian bonds. Three rosettes around shield.
- Reverse
- Crowned and glorified Madonna with child in her right arm on a crescent divides mintmark.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1562 N - P | — | 3.27gr. - no rosettes at shield | ||
| 1562 N - P | — | 3.52gr. - two rosettes at shield |
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