Obol - Adalbert of Peyre ND

Reverse

Crozier to the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ VIVARIЄN

Translation: Of Viviers.

Comment

The bishops of Viviers received the right to coin money from Emperor Conrad in 1147. The monetary lease was confirmed by Frederick I Barbarossa (1152-1190) in 1177, then by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen (1197-1250) in 1214.
Coinage with a bishop's name began with Guillaume de Falguières (1294-1297) and ceased with Aimar de la Voulte (1326-1365) at the time of the Great Plague in 1348.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les évêques de Viviers reçoivent le droit de monnayer de l'empereur Conrad en 1147. Le bail monétaire est confirmé par Frédéric Ier Barberousse (1152-1190) en 1177, puis par Frédéric II de Hohenstaufen (1197-1250) en 1214.
Le monnayage avec un nom d'évêque débute avec Guillaume de Falguières (1294-1297) et cesse avec Aimar de la Voulte (1326-1365) au moment de la Grande Peste en 1348.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Bishopric of Viviers, which was a small state within the French States, during the 14th century. Despite its small size and relatively short lifespan, the Bishopric of Viviers was able to issue its own coins, such as the Obol, which was made of Billon and weighed 0.5 grams. This coin is a rare example of a local currency from this time period and region, and it provides a unique glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of medieval Europe.

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