© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Obol - Conrad I Lyon
| Billon | 0.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Arles (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Conrad I (937-993) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 942-979 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (933-1366) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Calvary in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ LGVDVNVS
Translation: Lyon.
Comment
In 942, the duchy of Lyon-Vienne obtained by King Ralph was returned by Louis IV Ultramarinus to Conrad the Pacific.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual revival during the reign of Charlemagne and his successors. The coin features an image of Conrad I, the King of Arles, and was minted in Lyon, which was an important center of trade and commerce during that time. Despite its small weight of 0.45 grams, the Obol coin played a significant role in facilitating economic transactions and was widely used throughout the Carolingian Empire.