Obol - Peter I ND (1286-1318) front Obol - Peter I ND (1286-1318) back
Obol - Peter I ND (1286-1318) photo
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Obol - Peter I ND

 
Billon 0.51 g -
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Huriel (French States)
Lord
Peter I (1286-1318)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1286-1318
Value
1 Obol (1⁄480)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.51 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#380902
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head Bleso-Chartraine.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: DnS hVR

Lettering (regular font): DNS HVR

Translation: ... Lord of Huriel.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Peter I ND (1286-1318) from Lordship of Huriel (French States) made of Billon weighing 0.51 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the 14th century, specifically during the reign of Peter I, and it was made of a copper and silver alloy, known as billon. This coin was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the economic and political power of the Lordship of Huriel during that time.