© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Obol - Hugo IV ND
| Billon | 0.4 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Empuries (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Hugh IV (1200-1230) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1200-1230 |
| Value | 1 Obol (½) |
| Currency | Dinero |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#124974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with annulet in fourth angle. Legend around, between two circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VGO⋮COMEഗ
Translation: Hugh Count
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from the County of Empuries, minted during the reign of Hugo IV (1200-1230), is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, usually copper, and was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The fact that this coin was made of Billon suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation, and that it was an important part of the local economy in the Spanish States during that time period.
