© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Odo Toulouse mint; ODDO REX FR
| Silver | 0.59 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 | 0.59 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ODDO as a cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ TOLOSA CIVI
Unabridged legend: TOLOSA CIVITAS
Translation: City of Toulouse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol - Odo coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Odo, also known as Odo the Great, who was the King of West Francia from 888 to 898. Odo was a Carolingian king and the coin was minted at the Toulouse mint, which was a significant minting location during the Carolingian Empire. The coin is made of silver and weighs 0.59 grams, which was a standard weight for coins of its time.
