Obol - Charles VIII (without quadrilobe) ND (1483) front Obol - Charles VIII (without quadrilobe) ND (1483) back
Obol - Charles VIII (without quadrilobe) ND (1483) photo
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Obol - Charles VIII without quadrilobe ND

1483 year
Billon (.049 silver) 0.87 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Charles VIII (1483-1498)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1483
Value
1 Obol (1⁄480&nbspLT)
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Billon (.049 silver)
Weight
0.87 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#424575
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: SIT nOMEn DnI BE

Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DNI BE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Charles VIII (without quadrilobe) ND (1483) from France made of Billon (.049 silver) weighing 0.87 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VIII, who was known for his military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Italy. This coin was likely used to finance his military endeavors and represents a significant historical artifact from that time period.