© CGB
© CGB
Obol anonymous ND
| Billon | 0.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | County of Chartres (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1293 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with pellet in third quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CARTIS • CIVITAS•
Translation: City of Chartres.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in France. The County of Chartres was a powerful feudal state in the 13th century, and the use of this coin reflects the growing influence of the French monarchy and the expansion of trade and commerce during this period. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material like billon, the Obol coin was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions, demonstrating the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Chartres during a time of economic growth and transformation.
