© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Charles II Blois
| Silver | 0.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (843-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 864-875 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BLESIΛNIS CΛSTR◊
Translation: Castle of Blois.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin of Charles II (Blois) is that it was part of a monetary reform implemented by Charles II in 864, which introduced a new standardized system of coinage across the Carolingian Empire. This reform helped to simplify trade and commerce across the empire, and the Obol coin became a widely used denomination in everyday transactions.
