© CGB
© CGB
Obol - Eleanor ND
| Silver | 0.58 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Fauquembergues (French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Eleanor of Saint-Omer (1290-1318) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1290-1315 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🏵✠🏵
DNA FA
LCONB
🏵✠🏵
Translation: Lady of Fauquemberg.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin from the Lordship of Fauquembergues is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée (a cross with arms that are narrow at the center and broaden towards the ends) on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This cross is believed to have been added to the coin's design to symbolize the Christian faith of the ruling family and to differentiate the coin from other currencies in circulation at the time.