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© CGB
Obol - Raymond IV ND
| Billon | 0.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Raymond IV of Baux-Orange (1314-1340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1314-1340 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + PRI : AVRASICE
Unabridged legend: Princeps Aurasice
Translation: ... prince of Orange.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Principality of Orange, which was a small state located in the south of France, and it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper, silver, and sometimes gold.