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Obol anonymous ND
| Silver | 0.33 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Vienne (France) (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1150-1200 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.33 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross with four pellets in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ · VIENNA·
Translation: Vienne.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Middle Ages in the Archbishopric of Vienne, which was a significant religious and political center in France during that time. The coin's small size and silver content made it a practical and valuable tool for everyday transactions.