© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Lothair I
| Silver | 0.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Lothair I (830-833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 830-833 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (781-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ΛVQVI
TΛNIΛ
Translation: Aquitaine.
Comment
This obol was minted during the lifetime of Louis the Pious when Lothair had usurped power and attempted to oust his father in 830 and 833.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual revival during the reign of Charlemagne and his successors. The coin features an image of Lothair I, who was the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor during this time, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency for trade and commerce.
