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Obol - Louis I Toulouse
| Silver | 0.68 g | 16 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 | 0.68 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Retrograd legend in three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOLO
SA CIVI
TAS
Translation: City of Toulouse.
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 existed from 818 to 823 AD. Despite its brief existence, the empire played a significant role in shaping the political and economic landscape of Europe during the early Middle Ages. The Obol coin, made of silver and weighing 0.68 grams, was a widely used denomination during this period and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
