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Obol - Rudolf III Lyon mint; temple
| Billon | 0.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Arles (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph III (Rudolf III) (993-1032) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 993-1032 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (933-1366) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ LVGVDVNVS
Translation: Lyon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was minted during the reign of Rudolf III, who was the last king of the Carolingian dynasty and ruled the Kingdom of Arles from 993 to 1032. Despite being made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, the coin weighs only 0.60 grams, making it a relatively lightweight coin for its time. This may have been a deliberate choice by the mint to make the coin more accessible to a wider range of people, or it may have been a result of the limited resources available to the mint at the time. Regardless of the reason, the Obol coin remains an interesting piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship of medieval coin makers.
