Obol - Aimery II ND (1105-1134) front Obol - Aimery II ND (1105-1134) back
Obol - Aimery II ND (1105-1134) photo
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Obol - Aimery II ND

 
Billon 0.62 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Viscounty of Narbonne (French States)
Viscount
Aimery II (1105-1134)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1105-1134
Value
1 Obol (1⁄480)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.62 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#385953
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Four annulets.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ⋮NARBONA

Translation: Narbonne.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Viscounty of Narbonne during the 12th century, and it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals.