© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Charles III Cassel
| Silver | 0.60 g |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III the Simple (898-922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 898-923 |
| 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#341139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a beaded line and between two crosslets.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
✠
CASEI
CIITΛ
✠
Translation: City of Cassel.
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 dissolving and breaking apart into smaller kingdoms, and the Obol coin was used as a means of exchange during this period of upheaval. Despite the turmoil, the Obol remained a stable and widely accepted form of currency, a testament to its enduring value and utility.
