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Obol - Louis II Maastricht
Silver | 0.73 g | - |
Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
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King | Louis the Stammerer (877-879) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 877-879 |
Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
Currency | Pound (855-959) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.73 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#341832 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross within inner beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ IN VICO TRIECTO
Translation: From the town of Maastricht.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Carolingian States, which issued the coin, were a powerful and influential empire that spanned much of Western Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries. The Obol coin was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been used to purchase goods such as food, clothing, and other necessities. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Obol coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.