Subject: Coins, Medieval
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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 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 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.

Silver obol minted during the reign of Stefan V of Hungary (1270-1272). The obverse depicts the inscription "MONETA VNGARIE" surrounding a crowned head. The reverse shows two doves flanking a large Hebrew letter Aleph. This coin was produced by Jewish mint masters. Four other coins with varying designs from the same period are also present in this collection.