© Quiquengrogne
© Quiquengrogne
Obol or pite anepigraph ND
| Billon | 0.3 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Puy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 920-980 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Comment
A variety exists with a bezant in the canting of the cross:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Bishopric of Puy, which was a small state within the Carolingian Empire, and later became part of the Kingdom of France. Despite its small size, the Bishopric of Puy had its own mint and produced its own coins, like this Obol or pite anepigraph, which was used for everyday transactions.