© CGB
© CGB
Obol - Amadeus V ND
| Billon | 0.3 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | County of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Amadeus V (1285-1323) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1285-1323 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
6 pointed star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ x COMES x SAB'
Unabridged legend: COMES SABAUDIAE
Translation: Count of Savoy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the County of Savoy during the 14th century, and it was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper.