© CGB
© CGB
Obol - Hugh Geraud or William of Labroue ND
| Billon | 0.37 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cahors, Bishopric and City of (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1311-1323 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.37 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with a G in second quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CATVRCENSIS
Unabridged legend: Caturcensis
Translation: [Obol] of Cahors.
Comment
Particularly rare coin, classified R5 by Benabiba and Ortiz (n° L88), which was known only from a single other specimen published in the Bulletin de la Société Française de Numismatique in January 2004.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the medieval period, specifically in the 14th century, and was issued by the Bishopric and City of Cahors in the French States.
