1 Obol - Reinald of Dassel ND (1159-1167) front 1 Obol - Reinald of Dassel ND (1159-1167) back
1 Obol - Reinald of Dassel ND (1159-1167) photo
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1 Obol - Reinald of Dassel ND

 
Silver 0.54 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Cologne (German States)
Archbishop
Reinald of Dassel (1159-1167)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1159-1167
Value
1 Obol (½)
Currency
Denier (1000-1350)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.54 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#111910
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three-towered building.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Obol coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during Reinald of Dassel's reign.