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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Louis II
| Billon | 0.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis the Stammerer (867-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 867-877 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (781-987) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend on two lines around a dot, within a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AQUI
TAIIA
Translation: Aquitaine.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Louis II (867-877) from Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) made of Billon weighing 0.66 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Renaissance, which took place during the reign of Louis II, saw a resurgence of interest in classical learning and the arts, and the coinage of the time reflects this cultural shift. The Obol coin, in particular, was an important denomination that was widely used in trade and commerce during this period.
