© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Odo Tours mint; MISERICORDIA DEI
| Silver | 0.67 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 | 0.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ TVRONIS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Tours.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of King Odo (also known as Eudes) on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This highlights the influence of Christianity during the Carolingian Empire and the importance of religion in the lives of the people during that time.
