© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Obol - Pepin the Short
| Silver | 0.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Pepin the Short (Pippinus) (751-768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 751-768 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄528) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#115064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering between two horizontal bars, within a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RX F
Unabridged legend: REX FRANCORUM
Translation: King of Franks.
Comment
This type is absent from reference books.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first king of the Carolingian Empire. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.56 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Obol coin played an important role in the economy of the Carolingian Empire, which was a powerful and influential empire in Western Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries.
