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Subject: Hungarian Numismatics

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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.