© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Ralph Orleans mint; KRLS type monogram
| Silver | 0.42 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Ralph (923-936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 923-936 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄624) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.42 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#340981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ΛVRELIΛNIS CIΛS
Unabridged legend: AURELIANIS CIVITAS
Translation: City of Orleans.
Comment
There are varieties in legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Ralph, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, which led to the expansion of the Carolingian Empire.