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Obol - Hugh Capet and bishop Hervé Beauvais ND
| Silver | 0.56 g |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Hugh Capet (Hugues Capet) (987-996) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 987-996 |
| Value | 1 Obol (½) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Carolingian monogram in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BELVΛCVS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Beauvais.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin featuring Hugh Capet and Bishop Hervé (Beauvais) is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious change in France. Hugh Capet, who ruled from 987 to 996, was the first king of the Capetian dynasty, which would go on to rule France for over 300 years. Bishop Hervé, on the other hand, was a prominent religious figure of the time and played an important role in the coin's design. The coin's silver content and small weight of 0.56 grams also make it a unique and valuable collector's item.
