© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Odo Limoges
| Silver | 0.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Odo (887-898) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 887-898 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ LIM✜VICΛS
Translation: Limoges.
Comment
This type is immobilized by Viscounts of Limoges until 11th century.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol - Odo (Limoges) coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Odo, who was known for his efforts to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the Kingdom of West Francia. The coin's design features the king's name and title on one side, and a cross on the other, which symbolized the Christian faith that was prevalent during that time. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in facilitating transactions and commerce in the region.
