© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Obol - Ponce Hugo V split dinero ND
| Billon | 0.3 g |
| Issuer | County of Empuries (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ponce Hugh V (1277-1313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1277-1313 |
| Value | 1 Obol (½) |
| Currency | Dinero |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#176561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with flowers in angles. Legend around, between two circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +POCI' VGO
Translation: Ponce Hugh
Comment
Dinero split in half to be used as oboloInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper that was commonly used in the Middle Ages for coinage. The use of Billon in coinage was popular in Europe during this time period because it was more durable than pure silver and was also less expensive to produce. The fact that this coin was made of Billon suggests that it was likely used for everyday transactions and was not a high-denomination coin. Additionally, the fact that it was produced in the County of Empuries, which is now part of modern-day Spain, suggests that it may have been used in trade and commerce within the region.
