© CGB
© CGB
Obol - Charles VIII with quadrilobe ND
1483 year| Billon (.049 silver) | 0.59 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1483 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.049 silver) |
| Weight | 0.59 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOMEn DnI B
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DNI B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Charles VIII (with quadrilobe) ND (1483) from France made of Billon (.049 silver) weighing 0.59 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VIII, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his introduction of the franc as the standard currency of France. This coin, with its unique quadrilobe design and billon composition, represents an important part of France's monetary history and offers a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.
