© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Louis I Arles
| Silver | 0.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Louis the Pious (Hludovicus) (814-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 818-823 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AREL
·
ATVM
Translation: Arles.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Unified Carolingian Empire, which was a short-lived empire that was established by Charlemagne's son, Louis the Pious, in the early 9th century. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.83 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Obol coin played an important role in the economy of the empire and was used for everyday transactions.
