© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Obol - Henri I Verdun
| Silver | 0.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of East Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (Heinrich I) (919-936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 925-936 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (840-962) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#348841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VIRDVNI
Translation: Verdun.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a means of payment during the Carolingian Empire, which was a powerful and influential empire in Western Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.63 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency during that time.