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Obol - Robert of Anjou ND
| Billon | 0.81 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Robert I of Naples (1309-1343) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1309-1343 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#69173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long cross cutting legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COM ESP VIN CIE
Translation: Count of Provence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the County of Provence, which is now a region in southeastern France, but was once a separate state. The coin was minted during the reign of Robert of Anjou, who was the King of Naples and Count of Provence from 1309 to 1343. The Obol coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.81 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Obol coin played an important role in the economy of the County of Provence during the 14th century.
