© Cahn Auction 63
© Cahn Auction 63
Obol - Pepin the Short Trier
| Silver | 0.6 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 | 0.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#390115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Circular lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REFER
Translation: Trier.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a means of payment during the Unified Carolingian Empire, which was a short-lived but significant historical period that saw the reunification of Western Europe under a single ruler, Charlemagne, after centuries of political fragmentation. The coin's design and materials, such as the use of silver, also reflect the economic and cultural influences of the time.