© CGB
© CGB
½ Obol anonymous L cruciform ND
| Billon | 0.29 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Lyon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1200-1260 |
| Value | ½ Obol (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.29 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#333092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large cross cutting legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: G-A-L-I
Translation: ... of the Gauls.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, particularly in the French States. The use of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, was a common practice during this period as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower intrinsic value than pure silver or gold coins, making them more accessible to the general population. Despite its relatively low value, this coin still holds historical significance as a symbol of the economic and monetary systems of the time.