© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol - Ralph Paris
| Silver | 0.66 g | - |
| 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 | 0.66 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#340980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines separated by a beaded line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠
PΛRISI
CIVITΛ
✠
Unabridged legend: PARISI CIVITAS
Translation: City of Paris.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which issued the coin, was a powerful and influential empire that spanned across much of Western Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries. The Obol coin was used as a standard form of currency throughout the empire, and its use helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the region. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Obol coin played an important role in the economy of the time and remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
