© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Obol - Charles III Amiens
| Silver | 0.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III the Simple (898-922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 898-922 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#348502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ AMBIANIS
Translation: Amiens.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which encompassed much of Western Europe, was in the process of decentralizing and breaking apart into smaller kingdoms, and the Obol coin was used as a standardized form of currency across the empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Obol was an important symbol of economic unity and stability during a time of great upheaval.
