© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Louis I Sens
| Silver | 0.80 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 | 0.80 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SENO
NES
Translation: Sens.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol - Louis I (Sens) (818-823) coin is that it was part of a monetary reform implemented by Louis the Pious, son of Charlemagne, to standardize coinage across the Carolingian Empire. This coin, made of silver, was introduced to replace the various local currencies that were in use before, and it became the standard currency for the entire empire. Its design featured the king's name and title on one side, and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith of the empire.
