Obverse © christian
Obverse © christian
Obol - Louis XI 2nd type ND
1467 year| Billon (.053 silver) | 0.81 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1467 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.053 silver) |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Cross cutting the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OBOLVS xCIVIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Louis XI (2nd type) ND (1467) from France made of Billon (.053 silver) weighing 0.81 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Louis XI, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's design features the king's name and title, as well as a cross and fleur-de-lis, which were symbols of French royalty. Despite its small size and relatively low silver content, the Obol was an important part of everyday transactions in medieval France.
