© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Obol - Charlemagne Melle mint; monogram
| Silver | 0.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 793-812 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#348621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ METVLLO
Translation: Melle.
Comment
Monogram is different from Charles II obols (see link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, who was the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, and it features a monogram of his name on the obverse side. This coin was part of a standardized currency system introduced by Charlemagne to replace the various local currencies that were in use across the empire, and it was used for everyday transactions. Despite being made of silver, the Obol coin was not a high-denominational coin and had a relatively low value.
