© CGB
© CGB
Obol of Marseille - Charles I of Anjou ND
| Billon | 0.40 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles I of Anjou (1246-1285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1246-1266 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.40 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#164621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross cutting legend, with three pellets at the end of each arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAS-SIL-LEN-SIS
Translation: Of Marseille.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol of Marseille - Charles I of Anjou ND (1246-1266) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The County of Provence, where the coin was minted, was caught up in a series of conflicts between the Angevin dynasty, which ruled the region, and the Kingdom of Aragon. Despite these challenges, the minting of coins like the Obol of Marseille continued, providing a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the time.
