© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Louis I as emperor
| Silver | 0.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (781-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 818-823 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (781-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AQVI
TANIA
Translation: Aquitaine.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Louis I (as emperor) (818-823) from Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) made of Silver weighing 0.78 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in the 8th century, was in the process of fragmenting into smaller kingdoms and territories, and the Kingdom of Aquitaine was one of the most powerful and influential of these. The coin's design, which features an image of Louis I (also known as Louis the Pious) as emperor, reflects the political and cultural ties between the Kingdom of Aquitaine and the Carolingian Empire. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of medieval Europe.
