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Obol Provencale Coronat - Charles I of Anjou ND
| Billon | 0.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles I of Anjou (1246-1285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1277-1285 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ COMES : PVINCIE
Translation: Count of Provence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol Provencale Coronat coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles I of Anjou, who was also known as Charles the Great. He was a powerful king who ruled over a large portion of Western Europe, including the County of Provence, and was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design, which features a crowned bust of Charles I on one side and a cross on the other, reflects his influence and power during this time period.
