© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Obol - Louis I Quentovic
| Silver | 0.78 g | 15 mm |
| 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 | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ QVENTO ✠ VVIC
Translation: Quentovic.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.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 Louis the Pious, the son of Charlemagne, in the early 9th century. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.78 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Obol was an important part of the economy of the empire and was used for everyday transactions.
