© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Charles II as emperor; Bourges
| Silver | 0.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (843-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 875-877 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BITVRICES CIVIT
Unabridged legend: BITURICES CIVITAS
Translation: City of Bourges.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a means of payment during the Carolingian Empire, which was a powerful and influential empire in Western Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.93 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency at the time.
