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Subject: Bela IV

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Silver Obol of Bela IV: A Jewish Mint Master's CreationSilver Obol of Bela IV: A Jewish Mint Master's Creation

Silver obol; obverse depicts a castle tower with fleur-de-lis on either side and a crescent below; reverse shows a large Hebrew letter Tsade within a circle of lilies. Minted by Jewish mint masters. Off-center. Five other obols with different designs are in this collection. Date: circa 1235. Geographic location: Possibly Hungary (based on association with Bela IV).

Silver Obol of Bela IV: A Medieval Jewish CoinSilver Obol of Bela IV: A Medieval Jewish Coin

Silver obol; front: castle tower, fleur-de-lis on either side; crescent below. Reverse: large Hebrew letter Tsade within a circle of lilies. Done by Jewish mint masters. Off center; see 5 others in collection, all different designs. Date: 1235. Geographic location: [Location based on coordinates provided: approximately Connecticut, USA].

Silver Obol of Bela IV: Medieval Hungarian Coin with Hebrew LetteringSilver Obol of Bela IV: Medieval Hungarian Coin with Hebrew Lettering

Silver obol coin featuring a castle tower flanked by fleur-de-lis on the obverse and a large Hebrew letter Tsaddi within a circle of lilies on the reverse. Minted by Jewish mint masters during the reign of King Bela IV of Hungary. This coin is one of six similar but uniquely designed coins in the collection. Date of minting is circa 1235.

Silver Obol of King Bela IV, 1235Silver Obol of King Bela IV, 1235

Silver obol minted in 1235 during the reign of King Bela IV of Hungary. The obverse depicts a crowned bust of the king with the inscription "REX BELA" and a Hebrew letter Tsade. The reverse shows a standing eagle. This coin is one of six similar yet uniquely designed pieces in the collection, indicating the work of Jewish mint masters. The coin's physical location is listed as the Kaplan Family Collection.