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Obol - Bernard Atto I ND
| Billon | 0.41 g | 13.8 mm |
| Issuer | Viscounty of Béziers (French States) |
|---|---|
| Viscount | Bernard Ato I (1082-1130) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1082-1130 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.41 g |
| Diameter | 13.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Letters E O O P framing a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ￮BITERIS CIVI
Translation: City of Beziers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Viscounty of Béziers, which was a region in southern France that was known for its rich agriculture and trade during the Middle Ages. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.41 grams. Despite its small size, the Obol coin played an important role in the local economy and was used for everyday transactions.