© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Obol Coronat - Charles II ND
| Billon | 0.83 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Evreux (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles II of Navarre (1343-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1343-1378 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée cutting legend with lilies in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⚜️ COM ⚜️ ESE ⚜️ BRO ⚜️ ICEN
Translation: Count of Evreux.
Comment
Minted in Navarre.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol Coronat coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the County of Evreux, which was a region in northern France, during the reign of Charles II (1343-1378). Despite being made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, the coin was still considered a low-denomination coin, with a weight of only 0.83 grams. This highlights the economic and monetary systems of the time, where even small amounts of money were still valuable and widely used in everyday transactions.