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Obol - Robert of Clermont ND
| Billon | 0.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Bourbon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Robert of Clermont (1283-1317) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1283-1310 |
| Value | 1 Obol = ½ Denier (1⁄480) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mitred bust of Saint Majolus holding a crosier with fleur de lis.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCS MAIOLVS
Translation: Saint Majolus.
Comment
From 1213, it happens that the lords of Bourbon and the priors of Souvigny join their forces to mint coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Lordship of Bourbon, which was a region in France that was ruled by the House of Bourbon, a powerful noble family. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.55 grams. Despite its small size, the Obol coin played an important role in the economy of the region and was used for everyday transactions.
