© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Obol - Charles II Dax
| Silver | 0.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (843-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 840-864 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ AQVIS
Translation: Dax.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in the Carolingian Empire, which was a period of significant intellectual and artistic revival in Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries.
