Obol Coronat Reforciat - Robert of Anjou ND (1309-1343) front Obol Coronat Reforciat - Robert of Anjou ND (1309-1343) back
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Obol Coronat Reforciat - Robert of Anjou ND

 
Billon 0.4 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Provence (French States)
Count
Robert I of Naples (1309-1343)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1309-1343
Value
1 Obol (1⁄480)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.4 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#55702
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Cross with a lily in second quarter.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ COmES PVINCIE

Translation: Count of Provence.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Obol Coronat Reforciat coin is that it was issued during the reign of Robert of Anjou, who was a powerful king and military leader in the 14th century. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire, and his rule had a lasting impact on the history of the region. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the Obol Coronat Reforciat is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.